Capsici fructus
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of capsicum. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing capsicum.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing capsicum. For practical information about using capsicum medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Capsici fructus |
English common name | Capsicum |
Botanical name | Capsicum annuum L. var. minimum (Miller) Heiser |
Therapeutic area |
Pain and inflammation
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
31/03/2011
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Date added to priority list |
31/03/2011
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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