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List of approved herbal medicines by the EU Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products
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The European Union's Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HCMP) maintains a list of herbal treatments known to be traditionally used for medical problems without harmful effects. The list details the dose, form it is taken in, strength, any maximum time herbal treatments should be used for, and suitability for children, pregnant women or any other specific groups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02008D0911-20180126 | title = COMMISSION DECISION of 21 November 2008 establishing of a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document number C(2008) 6933) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/911/EC) (OJ L 328 6.12.2008, p. 42) | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | date = 2018-11-21 | website = eur-lex.europa.eu|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-07-27}}</ref> * [[Aniseed]] (pimpinella anisum L) ::For a cough associated with a cold, and for symptoms of mild, spasmodic [[digestive problems|gastrointestinal or digestive problems]] including bloating and flatulence<ref name="calendula-aniseed" /> * [[Calendula]] officinalis L, also known as calendulae flos, calendula flower, garden marigold, marigold, marygold and others ::For minor skin inflammation including sunburn, minor throat or mouth inflammation or minor skin wounds<ref name="calendula-aniseed">{{Citation | title = Commission Decision of 28 July 2009 amending the list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2009) 5804) | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | date = 2010-01-16|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2010/28(1)/oj/eng|issue=32010D0028|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Echinacea]] purpurea (L.) Moench, also known as Black Samsons, Black Susan, Purple Coneflower Herb, and others ::Prevention and treatment of common colds, can be applied to skin for small superficial wounds. May cause allergic reactions. * [[Eleuthero|Siberian ginseng]], also known as Devil's shrub, eleuthero, eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.), Kan Jang, Maxim, and Shigoka ::A traditional herbal medicinal for symptoms of asthenia such as fatigue and weakness. * [[Bitter fennel]], also known as bitter fennel fruit, bitter fennel fruit oil, foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare, foeniculi amari fructus aetherolum ::Helps with coughing up mucus in a cough associated with a cold, minor spasms from menstrual periods, and for symptoms of mild, spasmodic [[digestive problems|gastrointestinal or digestive problems]] including bloating and flatulence; allergic reactions may occur * [[Sweet fennel]], also known as foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung, sweet fennel fruit, sweet fennel fruit oil ::Helps with coughing up mucus in a cough associated with a cold, also used for minor spasms from menstrual periods, used hot and for symptoms of mild, spasmodic [[digestive problems|gastrointestinal or digestive problems]] including bloating and flatulence; allergic reactions may occur<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Decision of 21 November 2008 establishing of a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document number C(2008) 6933) | date = 2008-12-06|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2008/911/oj/eng|issue=32008D0911|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Grapevine]] leaf (vitis vinifera L., folium) ::For discomfort or the sensation of heavy legs caused by circulation problems<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Implementing Decision of 3 February 2012 amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2012) 516) | date = 2012-02-07|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2012/68/oj/eng|issue=32012D0068|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Peppermint oil]] (mentha x piperita L., menthae piperitae aetheroleum) ::For symptoms of [[cough]]s and colds, localized [[myalgia|muscle pain]], and localized itching of unbroken skin.<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Decision of 25 March 2010 on amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2010) 1867) | date = 2010-03-26|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2010/180/oj/eng|issue=32010D0180|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Sideritis]] (sideritis scardica Griseb., also known as ironwort) ::For a [[cough]] associated with a cold, or for mild [[digestive problems|gastrointestinal or digestive problems]].<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/134 of 24 January 2018 amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2018) 218) | date = 2018-01-26|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2018/134/oj/eng|issue=32018D0134|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Tea tree oil]] - melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betch) Cheel, M. linariifolia Smith, M. dissitiflora F. Mueller and/or other species of Melaleuca, aetheroleum ::For treating small superficial wounds, insect bites, small boils including mild acne, to relief itching and irritation in mild athlete's foot and for minor inflammation of the oral mucosa.<ref>{{Citation | title = Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1659 of 13 September 2016 amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2016) 5748) | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | date = 2016-09-15|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2016/1659/oj/eng|issue=32016D1659|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Thyme]] or Garden thyme (thymus vulgaris L., thyme essential oil, thymus zygis Loefl. ex L., aetheroleum) ::For use with [[cough]]s and colds, including as a bath additive when there are no open wounds or fever (and author other cautions) or rubbed into the chest or back for adults.<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Implementing Decision of 3 February 2012 amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2012) 514) | date = 2012-02-07|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2012/67/oj/eng|issue=32012D0067|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Valerian]] or valeriana officinalis L. ::Used as a sleep aid or for mental [[stress]].<ref>{{Citation | title = Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/133 of 24 January 2018 amending Decision 2008/911/EC shing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2018) 213) | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | date = 2018-01-26|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2018/133/oj/eng|issue=32018D0133|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> * [[Witch-hazel]] (hamamelis virginiana L., folium et cortex aut ramunculus destillatum) ::For the use of minor skin inflammation and dryness, including "temporary relief of eye discomfort due to [[dry eye|dryness of the eye]] or to exposure to wind or sun"<ref>{{Citation | last = Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products | first = | authorlink = | title = Commission Implementing Decision of 28 November 2011 amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2011) 7382) | date = 2011-12-02|url=http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2011/785/oj/eng|issue=32011D0785|language=en|access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> ==See also == *[[Alternative medicine]] *[[Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products]] *[[National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health]] *[[European Medicines Agency]] ==Learn more== *[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02008D0911-20180126 List of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products] - HCMP ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Lists]] [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Alternative medicine]] [[Category:Herbs]] [[Category:Supplements]]
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