Evening Primrose Oil - Science vs Tradition
Science v/s Tradition
Evening primrose oil has been suggested for many other uses, based on tradition or on scientific theories. However, these uses have not been thoroughly studied in humans, and there is limited scientific evidence about safety or effectiveness.
| Alcoholism Anti-inflammatory Asthma Atherosclerosis Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Breast cancer Bruises - used as cream Cancer Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (nerve damage) Chronic fatigue syndrome Crohn's disease Cystic fibrosis Dry, rough, scaling skin (ichthyosis vulgaris) Fibroadenomas Hangover Heart disease Hepatitis B High cholesterol Hot flashes Inflammation Irritable bowel syndrome Kidney and bladder stones Lupus Melanoma (skin cancer) Multiple sclerosis Obesity Pain Postmensopausal symptoms Postnatal depression Preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) Preventing preterm delivery Promoting easier birth Raynaud's phenomenon Schizophrenia Sjogren's syndrome Skin conditions in dialysis patients Stomach pain Ulcerative colitis Weight loss Whooping cough (pertussis) Wounds - used as cream |
| Source (table): Harvard medical school |
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