Traditional Herbs from Oenothera biennis

bruise

Prepare enough fresh evening primrose root, wash it thoroughly.
Crush it until it becomes\u00a0paste.
Apply the root paste on the bruised skin.

obesity

Prepare root powder dried evening primrose flowers to taste.
Brew with boiling water.
Let it warm.
Strain then drink.

What is Oenothera biennis Looks like??

Parts of Oenothera biennis that could be used

Leaves
Flowers
Roots
Stem

Oenothera biennis Distribution

The evening primrose flower is a wild flowering plant originating from North America, and is also often found in Europe and several places in Asia. It is said that this flower is a symbol of strong love and can awaken the soul's dreams if eaten at night. It is a nocturnal plant whose crown opens at night and closes in the morning. Native tribes in North America, such as the Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwe and Potawatomi have used this plant as a food and medicinal plant for hundreds of years, including to treat hemorrhoids and remove bruises. The leaves have traditionally been used as a vegetable and as an ingredient in making tea for diet medicine. Likewise, the roots, flowers and young seed pods can be consumed. The flowers have also been used as a source of yellow dye.
Agroecology of Oenothera biennis
Evening primrose flowers are often found in sand dunes, roadsides, gardens, garbage dumps. Grows well in well-drained sandy loam soil in a warm sunny position, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level. Although the species is tolerant of most soil types, heavy clay soils can cause rot in winter. Established plants are drought tolerant. This species is also able to grow well in very poor soil.
Morphology of Oenothera biennis

Taproot, sturdy.
Stem round, hairy, green (sometimes reddish).
Single leaf, basal rosette leaf position, alternate or alternate (alternate), leaf veins pinnate, upper surface green and hairy smooth while the lower surface is light green and smooth with a little hairy, oval-shaped inverted-elliptical-lanceolate, leaf tips blunt, base of leaves pointed, edges of leaves with small, even teeth.
Fragrant flowers, has a yellow crown (corolla). young, with 4 corolla (petals). 4 petals (sepals), narrow, curved, 8 stamens. Pistil formed from two fused carpels, 4-lobed stigma. Inflorescence is a spiny raceme.
Fruit capsule narrow, round, blunt tip, about 25 - 35 mm long, hairy when young, with 4 chambers in each\u00a0capsule.
Seeds\u00a0brown very small reddish with 100-300 seeds per capsule.

Cultivation of Oenothera biennis
Generative propagation through seed sowing.

Oenothera biennis, more details :

Chemical Content of Oenothera biennis
Flavonoid glycosides (kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, quercetin-3-O-galactoside, quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside, myricetin-3-O-glucoside), catechins, phenolic acids (ellagic, gallic, caffeic, coumaric), tannins (oenothein A, oenothein B), linolic, gamma-linolenic acid, oleic, palmitic, stearic acid, phenolic compounds (ellagitannin and caffeoyl tartaric acid), sterols (sitosterol, oenothera lanosterol A, oenothera lanosterol).
Benefits of Oenothera biennis
Treats hemorrhoids, sore throat, whooping cough, asthma, wounds, bruises, obesity, intestinal problems, relieves pain/inflammatory effects in premenstrual syndrome, breast inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, prevents nerve damage due to diabetes, relieves eczema/psoriasis, prevents premature aging, treat acne, reduce or prevent numbness and tingling, overcome dementia in Alzheimer's, prevent impotence and infertility, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, prevent blockage of blood vessels due to excess cholesterol, healthy nails, skin and hair. Has activity as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-neuropathic.
Simplisia of Oenothera biennis

Prepare fresh roots of evening primrose flowers,\u00a0wash thoroughly with running water\u00a0then drain.
Dry in direct sunlight for several days or in an oven at 40\u00b0C to moisture content\u00a010%.
Pure use a blender until it becomes powder.
Store\u00a0simply in plastic or a clean, airtight container.\u00a0

Another Facts for Oenothera biennis :

Synonym of Oenothera biennis
Brunyera biennis Bubani, Oenothera beckeri Renner, Onagra biennis (L.) Scop.
Habitus of Oenothera biennis
Herb. Erect, biennial herb, growing up to 1.2 m tall
Habitat of Oenothera biennis