MSDS-Evening_Primrose_Oil.pdf
Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis Common name: Evening-Primro Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Oenothera biennis |
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Common name: |
Evening-Primrose, Evening Star, Sundrop |
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Plant family: |
Onagraceae |
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Genus: |
Oenothera |
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Appearance/Color: |
Off-white to colorless |
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Origin |
China |
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Source |
Seeds |
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Method of Extraction |
Cold Pressed |
Evening primrose (Oenothera L.) is a plant belonging to the family Onagraceae, in which the most numerous species is Oenothera biennis. Some plants belonging to the genus Oenothera L. are characterized by biological activity. Therefore, studies were conducted to determine the dependence of biological activity on the chemical composition of various parts of the evening primrose, mainly leaves, stems, and seeds. Common components of all parts of the Oenothera biennis plants are fatty acids, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. In contrast, primrose seeds also contain proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, it is believed that the most interesting sources of biologically active compounds are the seeds and, above all, evening primrose seed oil.
Onagraceae, evening primrose family of flowering plants, belonging to the myrtle order (Myrtales), comprising 18 genera and 655 species, and concentrated in the temperate region of the New World. The family is characterized by flowers with parts mostly on the plan of four (four sepals, four petals, four or eight stamens), but there are some exceptions. The ovary is inferior (i.e., below the flower proper). In the temperate zone the family is known from genera such as Epilobium, including the great willow herb, or fireweed (E. angustifolium). Another well-known genus is Oenothera (with about 80 species), which has been of great importance in studies in genetics and evolution.
Essential oils are distilled from the aromatic leaves, bark, and roots of plants. If applied to the skin directly, they can cause reactions, such as severe irritation, redness or burning.
Carrier oils and essential oils are made from plants. Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and “carry” them to skin. That’s because essential oils are potent and can cause irritation when applied directly to skin. Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish skin.
Carrier oils are used to dilute the essential oils and help “carry” them into the skin. Aloe vera gels and unscented body lotion are also sometimes used as carriers.
To be used in aromatherapy, it is recommended that the oil is obtained through cold pressing. In this process, the oil is extracted by crushing the plants. Users claim that the fragile nutrients in the oil can be damaged if they are extracted with heat. Venkatramna’s carrier Oils are extracted from the Cold Pressed method to retain their properties.
Common Usage: Aromatherapy
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety summary
· Hazards: Non-Hazardous
· Drug Interaction
· Caution: Should Not be consumed orally.
Organ- specific effects
· Adverse skin reactions: No data Available.
Systemic effects
· Acute toxicity: Non-Toxic
· Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic potential: Not Carcinogenic
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Ecotoxicity: Non-Toxic to Environment
· Biodegradability: Biodegradable
· Bioaccumulation: No data available
· Mobility in soil: No data available
· Persistence and degradability: No data available
· PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
