Lichen islandicus
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of Iceland moss. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing Iceland moss.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing Iceland moss. For practical information about using Iceland moss medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Lichen islandicus |
English common name | Iceland moss |
Botanical name | Cetraria islandica (L.) Acharius s.l. |
Therapeutic area |
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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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