Cynarae folium
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of artichoke leaf. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing artichoke leaf.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing artichoke leaf. For practical information about using artichoke leaf medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Cynarae folium |
English common name | Artichoke Leaf |
Botanical name | Cynara cardunculus L. (syn. C. scolymus L.). |
Therapeutic area |
Gastrointestinal disorders
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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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