by jonathan » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:10 pm
Properties:
Anti-aggregatory, anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-thrombotic, vasodilator
What the Science Says
• Evening primrose oil may have modest benefits for eczema, and itmay be
useful for rheumatoid arthritis and breast pain. However, study resultsare
mixed, and most studies have been small and not well designed.
• Evening primrose oil does not appear to affect menopausal symptoms.
• Although some clinical trials have shown a benefit of evening primroseoil
for premenstrual syndrome, the best-designed trials found no effect.
• There is not enough evidence to support the use of evening primroseoil for
other health conditions.