Agni casti fructus
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of agnus castus fruit. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing agnus castus fruit.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing agnus castus fruit. For practical information about using agnus castus fruit medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Agni casti fructus |
English common name | Agnus Castus Fruit |
Botanical name | Vitex agnus-castus L. |
Therapeutic area |
Urinary tract and genital disorders
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
07/09/2007
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Date added to priority list |
07/09/2007
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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