Dosages

Evening Primrose Oil

U.S. RDA:
Not Available

Dr. Atkins:
Not Available

Dr. Balch:
Acne: follow label directions.
Aging: follow label directions.
Asthma: 1,000mg twice daily, before meals.
ADD/ADHD: follow label directions.
Bedsores: follow label directions.
Emphysema: follow label directions. Take with meals.
German measles (Rubella): follow label directions.
Glaucoma: follow label directions. Take with meals.
Hair loss: follow label directions.
Hives: 1,000mg twice daily.
Irritable bowel syndrome: follow label directions.
Multiple Sclerosis: follow label directions. Take 3 times daily, with meals.
Obesity: follow label directions.
PMS: 1,000mg 3 times daily.
Psoriasis: follow label directions. Take 3 times daily.
Shingles: follow label directions.
Ulcerative colitis: follow label directions.
Underweight: follow label directions.
Urinary tract infection: follow label directions.
Varicose veins: follow label directions.
Weakened immune system: follow label directions.
Worms (parasites): follow label directions.
Wrinkles: 1,000mg 3 times daily.

Dr. Barney:
Allergies: follow label directions.
Angina: follow label direction.
Anxiety: follow label directions.
Bursitis: Take as directed (preferably in a combination formula of other essential fatty acids).
Cancer: Take as directed (preferably in a combination formula of other essential fatty acids).
Chronic fatigue syndrome: follow label directions.
Colitis: follow label directions.
Coronary heart disease: Take as directed (preferably in a combination formula of other essential fatty acids). Keep refrigerated.
Diarrhea: follow label directions, using a variety of oils.
Diverticulitis: follow label directions, using a variety of oils.
Eczema: follow label directions, using a variety of oils.
Endometriosis: follow label directions in either capsulized or liquid forms. Keep refrigerated.
Fibrocystic breast disease: 1,500mg twice daily.
Fibromyalgia: follow label directions (preferably in a combination formula of other essential fatty acids). Take with meals.
Gallstones: follow label directions, using a variety of oils. Keep refrigerated.
Glaucoma: follow label directions.
Gout: follow label directions.
Heart attack: follow label directions, using a variety of oils. Keep refrigerated.
High blood pressure/cholesterol: follow label directions, using a variety of oils. Keep refrigerated.
Infertility: follow label directions. Keep refrigerated.
Lupus: follow label directions. Keep refrigerated.
Menopause: Take as directed. Keep refrigerated. Take with fish or flaxseed oil.
Menstrual cramps: Take as directed using a multiblend oils.
Migraine headaches: follow label directions, using a variety of oils. Keep refrigerated.
Obesity: follow label directions, using a variety of oils. Keep refrigerated.
Parkinson's disease: 2 tablespoons full.
Ulcers: follow label directions, using a liquid blend and keep refrigerated.
Wrinkles: follow label directions.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Allergies: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily for one month.
Alzheimer's disease: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily with 25mg of zinc.
Arthritis: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Asthma: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily for two to three months.
Blepharitis: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Candida infection: 500 ­ 1,000mg two or three times daily for three to six months.
Cardiovascular disease: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Colitis, ulcerative: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Contact-lens problems: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Corneal problems: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Dandruff: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Dermatitis: 1 teaspoon three times daily.
Diverticular disease: 1 tablespoon twice a day.
Dry eyes: 500 ­ 1,000mg two or three times daily.
Epididymitis: 1 tablespoon twice daily, once infection has cleared.
Floaters: 1 tablespoon or 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Hay fever: follow label directions on a supplement containing at least 250mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) three times a day.
High blood pressure: 500 ­ 1,000mg two or three times daily.
HIV: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Hives: 1,000mg twice daily.
Hyperthyroidism: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Impotence: 1,000mg twice daily.
Infertility: 500 ­ 1,000mg two or three times daily.
Lupus: 1 tablespoon or 500mg daily for one month. After a month, add a second dose at a different time of day.
Meniere's disease: 500 ­ 1,000mg two to three times daily.
Menopause: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Menstrual problems: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Multiple sclerosis: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Night blindness: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Pain: 1 tablespoonful or 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
PMS: 1,000mg twice daily.
Psoriasis: 500mg three times daily.
Restless legs syndrome: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.
Retinal disorders: 1 tablespoon three times daily
Stroke: 500 ­ 1,000mg.
Varicose veins: 500 ­ 1,000mg twice daily.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
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