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Evening primrose oil for atopic dermatitis

Williams, H.C. · BMJ · 2003

Meta-analysis / review
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Abstract

This BMJ editorial reviews the evidence for evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) in atopic dermatitis, concluding that the controlled-trial evidence does not support a clinically useful benefit for eczema.

Referenced for these plants

Evening PrimroseEvening starFever plantSundropOenothera biennis

How to cite

Williams, H.C (2003) 'Evening primrose oil for atopic dermatitis', BMJ, 327(7428), pp. 1358-1359. doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7428.1358

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