Equiseti herba
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of horsetail herb. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing horsetail herb.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing horsetail herb. For practical information about using horsetail herb medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Equiseti herba |
English common name | Horsetail herb |
Botanical name | Equisetum arvense L. |
Therapeutic area |
Urinary tract and genital 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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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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