The results show that EPO was a good as topical NSAIDs, Danazol, and Vitamin E for the treatment of Breast pain. EPO does not increase adverse events such as nausea, abdominal bloating and weight gain compared to placebo or other treatments.
The results show that following consumption of Evening Primrose Oil post-menopausal women experienced a significant reduction in menopause rating scale of 73%
There was a statistically significant improvement in skin moisture, moisture loss, firmness, elasticity, fatigue and smoothness. There was no improvement in any of these parameters following treatment with placebo.
This study showed that Efamol EPO is a safe and effective remedy for symptomatic relief of atopic eczema with simultaneous benefits on itch, crusting, oedema and redness that become apparent between 4 and 8 weeks after treatment is initiated.
Significant benefits from EPO as an adjunct to existing treatments, including a 22 % improvement in symptoms in the global assessment. In particular, there was a 25 % improvement in the symptom of itch. Importantly EPO has none of the side effects associated with antihistamines often given for itchy skin.
