Scientific name: Oenothera biennis
Possible uses: PMS, eczema, chroic skin condition that causes itchy, red, scaly patches; diabetic polyneuropathy, alcoholism, obesity, heart disease, cancer prevention, bowel pain, asthma, migraines, inflammations, breast problem, metabolic disorders, arthritis, diabetes, prostatitis, wound healing, stroke prevention, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, anti-clotting
Part of plant used: roots
Active constituent: gamma-linolenic acid
Drug interactions: anticonvulsants, warfarin
Active constituent: gamma-linolenic acid
Drug interactions: anticonvulsants, warfarin
Despite the three sources that I'm looking through right now say "oh, there's actual studies done, we won't write much on it." I've found more in ginkgo than I have for this one and yet I think this has the most possible indications yet. I'll be interested to see the actual clinical studies once I get to it.
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Taylor's Guide in Herbs
Green Pharmacy
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