Adaptogenic concept - Scientific guideline | European Medicines Agency (EMA)

This document aims to define the term 'adaptogen'. It explains how to approach the assessment of adaptogenic herbal medicinal products in general.

Keywords: Herbal medicinal products, adaptogenic concept, adaptogens, traditional use, Eleutherococci radix

Current version

Reflection paper on the adaptogenic concept

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/102655/2007 Legal effective date: 08/05/2008

English (EN) (119.35 KB - PDF)

First published: 08/05/2008 Last updated: 08/05/2008

Reflection paper on the adaptogenic concept

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/102655/2007 Legal effective date: 08/05/2008

English (EN) (119.35 KB - PDF)

First published: 08/05/2008 Last updated: 08/05/2008

Overview of comments on reflection paper on adaptogenic concept (EMEA/HMPC/598048/2007)

Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/598048/2007

English (EN) (148.5 KB - PDF)

First published: 08/05/2008 Last updated: 08/05/2008

Draft reflection paper on the adaptogenic concept

Draft: consultation closed Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/102655/2007

English (EN) (122.04 KB - PDF)

First published: 05/07/2007 Last updated: 05/07/2007