The value of evening primrose

The ornamental value of evening primrose

Evening primrose is strong in nature and can survive in all kinds of soil. It can also be placed in potted plants on the balcony for viewing. Under the moonlight, the flowers bloom and emit bursts of fragrance, refreshing. In the morning, the flowers will close and wither, like a "flash in the pan".

It can be planted in pots at home for viewing, or it can be planted in large areas in parks, scenic spots, and along roadsides to play a role in greening.

Industrial value of evening primrose

Evening primrose oil is the main ingredient in many natural herbal cosmetics. Evening primrose contains high concentrations of fatty acids and linolenic acid, which can prevent and treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin diseases.

Evening primrose also locks in moisture, and its essential fatty acids keep nails healthy and prevent breakage, while also nourishing the scalp and hair.

The flowers of evening primrose can be used to extract aromatic oil, the seeds can be pressed for oil and used for food and medicine, and the stem bark fiber can be used to make ropes.

Medicinal value of evening primrose

Evening primrose is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the function of strengthening tendons and bones, dispelling wind and dampness, and is used to treat rheumatism, tendon and bone pain and other symptoms.

Evening primrose is also very effective in relieving sore muscles and bones, promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians, calming wind and soothing the liver, and reducing swelling and healing sores. It is mainly used to treat chest pain, heart pain, hemiplegia caused by stroke, internal movement of wind, hyperactivity in children, numbness and pain caused by rheumatism, abdominal pain and diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, fox-induced madness, sores, eczema and other symptoms.

Its seeds can be extracted for oil, saponified and acidified to obtain γ-linolenic acid, which can then be transformed into prostaglandin E1 through chemical structure modification and biosynthesis. It is a new anti-thrombotic and vasodilator drug that is widely used in thromboangiitis vasculitis, chronic arterial occlusive disease, myocardial infarction, central retinal vein thrombosis arteriography, vascular reconstruction angiography, etc.

Evening primrose is one of the most promising species.