Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

[Product Name] Natural Evening Primrose Oil

[Botanical Name] Oenothera erythrosepala Borb.

[Plant Part] seed

[CAS #]65546-85-2,90028-66-3

[Extraction Method] Cold Pressed

[Country of Origin] China

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Characteristics index
Refractive Index n201.4760-1.4830
Refractive Density (d20 20)0.9210-0.9350
Idodine value140g/100g-160g/100g
Saponification Value190mgKOH/g-198mgKOH/g
Unsaponifiable matter≤20g/kg
Fatty acids profile
Palmitic acid C16:04.0-8.0%
Stearic acid C18:00.5-3.0%
Oleic acid C18:14.0-15.0%
Linoleic acid C18:266.0-82.0%
Gama Linolenic acid C18:37.0-13.0%
Alpha Linolenic acid C18:30.0-3.0%
Arachic acid0.0-2.0%
Quality Index
Color≤5
Odor and TasteWith the typical taste of the oil mildwith no bitter after taste
ClarityClear and transparent
Moisture and Volatile≤0.05%
Insoluble impurities≤0.05%
Acid Value≤1.0mgKOH/g
Peroxide value≤10.0meq/kg
Cold test (0℃，5.5hours)Clear and transparent
P-Anisidine Value≤10
Solvent residue≤10mg/kg
BAP≤1μg/kg
Pesticide residueNot detected
Aflatoxin B1≤2μg/kg
Heavy Metal
Lead≤0.05mg/kg
Arsenic≤0.1mg/kg
Shelf Life  2years from the production in original package. Once opened the drum should be re-sealed, with nitrogen andthe oil should be used with6 months, preferably in 3 months.
Storage: Should be stored at a cool, dry place and protected from heat and light,sealed with nitrogen to avoid oxidation.
Packing size: net 190kg plastic drum

1. Evening primrose oil contains r-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Essential fatty acid are required by the body for growth and development , and must be obtained from the diet.

2. EPO is used for skin disorders. Such as eczema, psoriasis and acne. It is also used for rheumatoid arthritis, week bones(osteoporosis), cancer, high cholesterol, heart disease, a movement disorder in children called dyspraxia, alcoholism and schizophrenia, also used for chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, nerve damage relate to diabetes, an itching disorder called neurodermatitis and peptic ulcer disease.

3. Women use it in pregnancy can prevent high blood pressure, it is also can create premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis and some symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.

1.Applied in health product field, it is used to preventing of rheumatism, adjusting estrogen level;

2. Evening primrose oil can be applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to treating arthritis and postpartum syndrome; Hawthorn extract can be applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to treating arthritis

3.Applied in cosmetic field, it is used to delaying aging


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