Echinaceae purpureae herba
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of purple coneflower herb. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing purple coneflower herb.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing purple coneflower herb. For practical information about using purple coneflower herb medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Echinaceae purpureae herba |
English common name | Purple Coneflower Herb |
Botanical name | Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench |
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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 |
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Additional information |
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