Any of various plants of the family Onagraceae and especially the genus Oenothera of the Americas, having four-petaled usually yellow flowers that open in the evening and whose seeds yield an oil used in herbal medicine.
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Any of a genus (Oenothera) of plants of the evening-primrose family, with yellow, pink, or white flowers, many of which open in the evening.
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Designating a family (Onagraceae, order Myrtales) of dicotyledonous plants found chiefly in temperate America, including the fuchsia, sundrops, and willow herbs.
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Any of various plants of the family Onagraceae and especially the genus Oenothera of the Americas, having four-petaled usually yellow flowers that open in the evening and whose seeds yield an oil used in herbal medicine.
Fish oil supplementation versus evening primrose oil supplementation Trial B compared fish oil against evening primrose oil supplementation Trial B compared fish oil against evening primrose oil in 29 patients.
The blend is finished with evening primrose which has been added for its positive effect on the skin.
We also offer reflexology and aromatherapy, sell Evening Primrose tablets, and give advice and support to patients and their carers.
Cod liver oil, evening primrose oil or starflower oil are also anti-inflammatory.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, there is not enough scientific evidence to support use of evening primrose oil for diseases other than eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and breast pain.