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Meaning of "evening primrose oil" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

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Evening primrose oil is a noun.
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WHAT DOES EVENING PRIMROSE OIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

evening primrose oil

Oenothera biennis

Oenothera biennis is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America, from Newfoundland west to Alberta, southeast to Florida, and southwest to Texas, and widely naturalized elsewhere in temperate and subtropical regions. Evening primrose oil is produced from the plant.

Definition of evening primrose oil in the English dictionary

The definition of evening primrose oil in the dictionary is an oil, obtained from the seeds of the evening primrose, that is claimed to stimulate the production of prostaglandins.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

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Synonyms and antonyms of evening primrose oil in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «evening primrose oil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

Find out the translation of evening primrose oil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of evening primrose oil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «evening primrose oil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

月见草油
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el aceite de onagra
570 millions of speakers

English

evening primrose oil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाम हलके पीले रंग का तेल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زيت زهرة الربيع المسائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

масло примулы вечерней
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

óleo de prímula
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সান্ধ্যকালিন হলুদ ফুলের তেল বিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

huile d´onagre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Minyak primrose petang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachtkerzenöl
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

月見草油
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

달맞이꽃 오일
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peteng primrose lenga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dầu anh thảo buổi tối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாலை ப்ரிம்ரோஸ் எண்ணெய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संध्याकाळ पिवळया फुलांचे रानटी रोप तेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çuha çiçeği yağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

olio di enotera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

olej z wiesiołka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

масло примули вечірньої
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ulei de luminita de seara
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έλαιο νυχτολούλουδου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Evening Primrose Oil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nattljusolja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nattlysolje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of evening primrose oil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EVENING PRIMROSE OIL»

The term «evening primrose oil» is regularly used and occupies the 85.443 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EVENING PRIMROSE OIL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about evening primrose oil

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EVENING PRIMROSE OIL»

Discover the use of evening primrose oil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to evening primrose oil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Evening Primrose Oil
Judy Graham. 13, 14 In animals, evening primrose oil also increased the production of an antidumping factor by blood vessel walls.15 Gammalinolenic acid, which is the active ingredient of evening primrose oil,is a powerful antiblood clotter in ...
Judy Graham, 1989
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Lupus: Alternative Therapies That Work
GLA will not help lupus patients who are taking more than small doses of steroids .13 We can get GLA from evening primrose oil, which is quite expensive. Borage oil, black currant oil, and spirulina microalgae also supply GLA and are less ...
Sharon Moore, 2000
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The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common ...
The existence of a decreased rate of delta-6 desaturation in atopic individuals is not universally accepted.1" The therapeutic rationale for the use of evening primrose oil is that since it is rich in GLA it bypasses the rate limiting delta-6 ...
Heather Boon, Michael Smith, 2004
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Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease
Evening primrose oil has been advocated to correct this imbalance. Evening primrose oil is an effective treatment for mastalgia''-48"50 but is slow to work, with some effect after 2 months of treatment but significant results only after 4 months of ...
S. Eva Singletary, Geoffrey L. Robb, Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, 2004
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The Veterinary Formulary
Dietary supplementation with evening primrose oil, and with mixtures of evening primrose oil and marine fish oil, has been shown to be effective in canine atopy. Although the effect appears to be dose related, optimum dosages and the most ...
Yolande M. Bishop, British Veterinary Association, 2005
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New York Magazine
THIS IS THE STORY OF AN ODD SUB- stance called evening-primrose oil that the health-food stores are touting as this year's panacea for hangovers and premenstrual stress. The funny thing is that there's reasonable scientific evidence that ...
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The Health Professional's Guide to Dietary Supplements
evening primrose oil for the relief of hot flashes associated with menopause, 56 women were treated for 6 months with either 4 g of evening primrose oil or a placebo, but no significant benefits were attributed to taking evening primrose oil for ...
Shawn M. Talbott, Kerry Hughes, 2007
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Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD: Relief and Healing ...
Safety information: There have been some reports of nausea, vomiting, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea in people taking evening primrose oil. People with a history of seizure disorders, schizophrenia, or hemophilia should avoid evening ...
Robert J. Green, 2007
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User's Guide to Thyroid Disorders: Natural Ways to Keep Your ...
Essential Fatty Acids, especially Evening Primrose Oil. Essential fatty acids ( omega-3, found in cold water fish and flaxseed; and omega-6, found in whole grains, eggs, poultry, and vegetable oils) are powerful antioxidants and among the most ...
Kathleen Barnes, 2006
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The 5-minute Herb and Dietary Supplement Consult
10. Second. Take. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is benign. Evidence supports its use for diabetic neuropathy and rheumatoid arthritis; no benefit for psoriasis, hot flashes or premenstrual syndrome has been shown. Trials on eczema are mixed.
Adriane Fugh-Berman, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EVENING PRIMROSE OIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term evening primrose oil is used in the context of the following news items.
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What, When, and How Much to Eat
Supplements rich in essential fatty acids include fish oils containing EPA, evening primrose oil, and flax seed oil. • Avoid cooking food at high ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
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Wimbledon 2015: The 7 quirkiest moments in the competition's history
Living legend, living doll, living proof of the efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil Sir Cliff Richard is a Wimbledon regular. When rains stopped play ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jun 15»
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Ways to manage the menopause
... of oestrogens— black cohosh, evening primrose oil and ginkgo biloba, as well as therapies like homeopathy, acupuncture and reflexology. «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
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Gentleman's Beard Introduces Natural And Organic Unscented …
The Gentlemen's Beard Premium Beard Oil is not only organic; it's also rich in Vitamin E and Evening Primrose oil. This reduces beard itch that comes with ... «Digital Journal, Jun 15»
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15 ways to ease PMS
Evening primrose oil contains an essential fatty acid that can help with breast pain, while Valerian root can help you relax. Some women also ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
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Fifteen simple steps to help ease the discomfort of PMS
Evening primrose oil contains an essential fatty acid that can help with breast pain, while Valerian root can help you relax. Some women also ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jun 15»
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It's Getting Hot in Here: 13 Sneaky Ways to Avoid Frizz Now
... cream that features a pro-keratin complex (a blend of amino acids and wheat proteins plus oil extracts of kukui oil and evening primrose oil). «Glamour, Jun 15»
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The menopause: What does latest advice say about HRT?
Such remedies include phytoestrogens - plant substances that have effects similar to those of oestrogens - black cohosh, evening primrose oil ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jun 15»
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Herald Living: Moving on from menopause
Such remedies include phytoestrogens - plant substances that have effects similar to those of oestrogens - black cohosh, evening primrose oil ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
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Naturally, the face of this Chicago product is the most famous beard …
so I added evening primrose oil and rosehip seed oil to the mix." Creating the scent was the most challenging part, he says. “I had lots of little ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jun 15»

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