Scientific Effect
Evening Primrose oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid. Research indicates that this compound can alleviate symptoms of menopause, inflammation and certain skin conditions.
Clinical Study
The effect of oral evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes: a randomized clinical trial.
Results
"The application of oral evening primrose oil compared with placebo for controlling hot flashes may decrease more the intensity of attacks as well as ameliorating the hot flash related daily interference scale score."
Study Citation
Farzaneh, F., Fatehi, S., Sohrabi, M. R., & Alizadeh, K. (2013). The effect of oral evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes: a randomized clinical trial. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 288(5), 1075-1079.
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Evening primrose oil is a safe and effective medicine in management of atopic dermatitis.
Results
"Evening primrose oil is effective in atopic dermatitis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial."
Study Citation
Senapati, S., Banerjee, S., & Gangopadhyay, D. N. (2008). Evening primrose oil is effective in atopic dermatitis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, 74(5), 447.
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The patients receiving evening primrose oil showed a significantly greater reduction in inflammation than those receiving placebo.
Results
"Evening primrose oil in the treatment of atopic eczema: effect on clinical status, plasma phospholipid fatty acids and circulating blood prostaglandins."
Study Citation
SCHALIN‐KARRILA, M. O. A., Mattila, L., Jansen, C. T., & Uotila, P. (1987). Evening primrose oil in the treatment of atopic eczema: effect on clinical status, plasma phospholipid fatty acids and circulating blood prostaglandins. British Journal of Dermatology, 117(1), 11-19.
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