Ocena zdrowotna nasion z wiesiolka

Przedstawiono skład chemiczny nasion wiesiołka i zawartego w nich oleju, działanie lecznicze preparatów z wiesiołka oraz kryteria jakości zdrowotnej nasion.

In the light of a survey of literature data the chemical composition of described of evening primrose seeds and of the oil obtained from them which has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, mainly linolic and gamma-linolenic acid. The therapeutic value of the preparations of evening primrose and their effect on the metabolism are discussed. The criteria of the therapeutic quality of the seeds are given.