Oil extracted from the seeds of the evening prim rose for phytotherapeutic use, see also evening primrose oil.
HMPC -Monograph: Traditional-use: l internal: relief of itching in acute or chronic dry skin, atopic eczema(neurodermatitis), especially the accompanying itching.
ESCOP: not edited.
Commission E: not edited.
Experiential medicine: atopic dermatitis; skin care in children and infants external, internal: premenstrual syndrome.
Internal use: Gastrointestinal complaints: indigestion, nausea, softening of the stools, indigestion, temperature rise, hypersensitivity reactions, exanthema and headache, hypersensitivity reactions of the skin and reduction of the cramp threshold.
External: Irritant effect on highly inflamed skin areas.
Children: High concentrations have an irritating, burning effect.
Allergy to any of the ingredients.
Internal: Children under 12 years due to lack of data, pregnancy and lactation due to lack of data
External: Contraindicated in children < 1 year.
External preparations: e.g. Eucerin AtopiControl®, Dermasence Adtop® care series, Linola Gamma Evening Primrose Cream®, Dr. Theiss Evening Primrose Special Care®.