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Summary: Evening primrose oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), believed to be the active ingredient. GLA is officially licensed to treat non-cyclical breast pain (mastalgia) in England and for the treatment of eczema in many countries, including England, Germany, Ireland, South Africa and Italy. Scientific Evidence: UsesThese uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness .... Read more

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Skin Rash

Evening primrose oil for Skin Rash
Evening primrose oil : Several small human studies suggest that taking evening primrose oil by mouth may help treat atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults and children. Large well-designed studies are needed ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Eczema

Evening primrose oil for Eczema
Summary: Evening primrose oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), believed to be the active ingredient. GLA is officially licensed ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Atopic Dermatitis

Evening primrose oil for Atopic Dermatitis
Evening primrose oil : Several small human studies of atopic dermatitis suggest benefits of taking evening primrose oil by mouth. Large well-designed studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be ....

 

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Breast Conditions

Evening primrose oil for Breast Conditions
Evening primrose oil: Evening primrose oil (EPO, Oenothera biennis) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Hypoglycemia

Evening primrose oil for Hypoglycemia
Evening primrose oil: A small number of laboratory studies and theory suggests that evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) oil may be helpful for blood sugar regulation, but more information is needed. ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Evening primrose oil works for me. Apparently its the Omega 3s in there that make it so effective.
Dolly 5 months ago

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Atopic Eczema Treated by Evening Primrose Oil
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