Risks associated with furocoumarins contained in preparations of Angelica archangelica L. - Scientific guideline

This document covers risk-assessment and risk-management associated to furocoumarins contained in herbal preparations. It focuses on coumarin-derivatives present in Angelica archangelica L.

Keywords: Herbal medicinal products, Angelica archangelica L., furocoumarins, phototoxicity

Current version

Final reflection paper on the risks associated with Furocoumarins contained in preparations of Angelica archangelica L.

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/317913/2006

Document history - First version (current)

Final reflection paper on the risks associated with Furocoumarins contained in preparations of Angelica archangelica L.

Adopted Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/317913/2006

Overview of comments received on draft Reflection Paper on the risks associated with furocoumarins contained in preparations of Angelica archangelica L.

Reference Number: EMEA/HMPC/277293/2007