Nuphar Lutea Herb vs Evening Primrose

European yellow water lily used historically for contraception, sedative, and skin conditions in folk medicine.

Evening primrose is a wildflower native to North America whose seed oil is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid. The oil has been widely used since the 1980s for women's health conditions and skin disorders. It plays an important role in prostaglandin synthesis and inflammatory regulation.

nupharine, thiobinuphlutine, tannins, sterols

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), Linoleic acid, Beta-sitosterol, Polyphenols, Vitamin E

contraceptive in European folk medicine, treatment of skin conditions, sedative and nerve remedy

Women's health support, Skin conditions, Breast pain treatment, Anti-inflammatory, PMS remedy

antifertility, sedative, astringent

Eczema and dermatitis, PMS breast pain (mastalgia), Diabetic neuropathy, Rheumatoid arthritis, Menopausal symptoms

Very small doses - alkaloids toxic at high doses

2-8g (equivalent to 240-960mg GLA) daily in divided doses

pregnancy, heart disease, children

Bleeding disorders, Seizure disorders, Pre-surgery, Schizophrenia (phenothiazine medications)

toxicity at high doses, cardiac effects

GI upset, Headache, Nausea, Soft stool, Allergic reactions