Frangulae cortex

Overview

This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of frangula bark. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing frangula bark.

This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing frangula bark. For practical information about using frangula bark medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.

Key facts

Latin name Frangulae cortex
English common name Frangula bark
Botanical name Rhamnus frangula L.
Therapeutic area
Constipation
Status
F: Assessment finalised
Date added to the inventory
23/11/2005
Date added to priority list
23/11/2005
Outcome of European assessment
European Union herbal monograph

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