Eschscholziae herba
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of California poppy. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing California poppy.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing California poppy. For practical information about using California poppy medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Eschscholziae herba |
English common name | California poppy |
Botanical name | Eschscholzia california Cham. |
Therapeutic area |
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
22/11/2011
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Date added to priority list |
22/11/2011
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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