Passiflorae herba
Overview
This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of passion flower. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing passion flower.
This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing passion flower. For practical information about using passion flower medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Key facts
Latin name | Passiflorae herba |
English common name | Passion Flower |
Botanical name | Passiflora incarnata L. |
Therapeutic area |
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Status |
F: Assessment finalised
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Date added to the inventory |
24/11/2005
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Date added to priority list |
24/11/2005
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Outcome of European assessment |
European Union herbal monograph
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