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
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
23/11/2005
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Date added to priority list |
23/11/2005
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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