Ricini oleum

Overview

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

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

Key facts

Latin name Ricini oleum
English common name Castor oil
Botanical name Ricinus communis L.
Therapeutic area
Gastrointestinal disorders
Status
F: Assessment finalised
Date added to the inventory
28/01/2014
Date added to priority list
28/01/2014
Outcome of European assessment
European Union herbal monograph

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