Carvi fructus
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of caraway fruit. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing caraway fruit.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing caraway fruit. For practical information about using caraway fruit medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Carvi fructus |
English common name | Caraway fruit |
Botanical name | Carum carvi L. |
Therapeutic area |
Gastrointestinal disorders
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
24/11/2005
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Date added to priority list |
24/11/2005
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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