Absinthii herba

Overview

This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of wormwood herb. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing wormwood herb.

Key facts

Latin name Absinthii herba
English common name Wormwood
Botanical name Artemisia absinthium L.
Therapeutic area
  • Loss of appetite
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
Status
F: Assessment finalised
Date added to the inventory
23/11/2005
Date added to priority list
23/11/2005
Outcome of European assessment
European Union herbal monograph

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