Avenae fructus
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of oat grain. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing oat grain.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing oat grain. For practical information about using oat grain medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Avenae fructus |
English common name | Oat Fruit |
Botanical name | Avena sativa L. |
Therapeutic area |
Skin disorders and minor wounds
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
13/07/2006
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Date added to priority list |
13/07/2006
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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