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Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is widely marketed for menopause symptoms. The evidence for hot flash relief specifically is weak — most trials show results similar to placebo.

Evidence quality
Overall: Weak evidence

Interactions and cautions

No significant interactions noted at recommended doses.
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Research basis
PubMed · Cochrane reviews · NICE guidelines · British Menopause Society · The Menopause Society
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Last updated
March 2026
Key sources
NICE NG23 — Menopause: identification and management (2015, updated 2024)The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society (Menopause, 2023)Use of Plant-Based Therapies and Menopausal Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (JAMA, 2016)
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