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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)
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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)
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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) (OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p.42) |
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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)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use ( 1 ), and in particular Article 16(f) thereof,
Having regard to the opinions of the European Medicines Agency, formulated on 7 September 2007 by the Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products,
Whereas:|
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Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare and Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung comply with the requirements set out in Directive 2001/83/EC. Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare and Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung can be considered as herbal substances, herbal preparations and/or combinations thereof. |
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It is therefore appropriate to establish a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products including the entry of Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare and the entry of Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung. |
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The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Medicinal Products for Human Use, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
A list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products is established in Annex I including the entry of Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare and the entry of Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung.
Article 2
The indications, the specified strengths and the posology, the route of administration and any other information necessary for the safe use as a traditional medicinal product relevant for Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare and Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung are set out in Annex II to this decision.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
ANNEX I
List of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products established in accordance with Article 16f of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended by Directive 2004/24/EC
Calendula officinalis L
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim
Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare (bitter fennel fruit)
Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung (sweet fennel fruit)
Pimpinella anisum L
ANNEX II
COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L
Scientific name of the plant
Calendula officinalis L.
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Herbal substance
Calendula flower
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): Невен, цвят
CS (čeština): Měsíčkový květ
DA (dansk): Morgenfrueblomst
DE (Deutsch): Ringelblumenblüten
EL (elliniká): Άνθος καλέντουλας
EN (English): Calendula flower
ES (español): Flor de caléndula
ET (eesti keel): Saialilleõisik
FI (suomi): Tarhakehäkukan kukka
FR (français): Souci
HU (magyar): A körömvirág virága
IT (italiano): Calendula fiore
LT (lietuvių kalba): Medetkų žiedai
LV (latviešu valoda): Kliņģerītes ziedi
MT (malti): Fjura calendula
NL (nederlands): Goudsbloem
PL (polski): Kwiat nagietka
PT (português): Flor de calêndula
RO (română): Floare de gălbenele (calendula)
SK (slovenčina): Nechtíkový kvet
SL (slovenščina): Cvet vrtnega ognjiča
SV (svenska): Ringblomma, blomma
IS (íslenska): Morgunfrú, blóm
NO (norsk): Ringblomst
Herbal preparation(s)
A. Liquid extract (DER 1:1), extraction solvent ethanol 40-50 % (v/v).
B. Liquid extract (DER 1:1,8-2,2), extraction solvent ethanol 40-50 % (v/v).
C. Tincture (DER 1:5), extraction solvent ethanol 70-90 % (v/v).
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
Calendula flower – Calendulae flos (01/2005:1297)
Indication(s)
(a) Traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic treatment of minor inflammations of the skin (such as sunburn) and as an aid in healing of minor wounds.
(b) Traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic treatment of minor inflammations in the mouth or the throat.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
Type of tradition
European
Specified strength
Please see ‘Specified posology’.
Specified posology
Herbal preparations:
A. Liquid extract (DER 1:1)
In semi-solid dosage forms: amount equivalent to 2-10 % herbal substance.
B. Liquid extract (DER 1:1,8-2,2)
In semi-solid dosage forms: amount equivalent to 2-5 % herbal substance.
C. Tincture (DER 1:5)
In compresses diluted at least 1:3 with freshly boiled water.
In semi-solid dosage forms: amount equivalent to 2-10 % herbal substance.
As a gargle or mouth rinse in a 2 % solution.
2 to 4 times daily
Indication (a)
The use is not recommended in children under 6 years of age (see below ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Indication (b)
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended because there is no experience available (see below ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Cutaneous and oromucosal use.
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Compresses: remove after 30-60 minutes
All herbal preparations: If the symptoms persist after 1 week during the use of the medicinal product a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to members of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.
Special warnings and precautions for use
Indication (a)
The use in children under 6 years of age is not recommended because there is no experience available.
Indication (b)
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended because there is no experience available.
If signs of skin infection are observed, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not relevant.
Undesirable effects
Skin sensitisation. The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Overdose
None reported.
COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON ECHINACEA PURPUREA (L.) MOENCH, HERBA RECENS
Scientific name of the plant
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Herbal substance
Purple coneflower herb
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): пурпурна ехинацея, пресен стрък
CS (čeština): čerstvá nať třapatky nachové
DA (dansk): Purpursolhat, frisk urt
DE (Deutsch): Purpursonnenhutkraut, frisch
EL (elliniká): Πόα Εχινάκεας της πορφυράς
EN (English): purple coneflower herb
ES (español): Equinácea purpúrea, partes aéreas incluidas sumidades floridas
ET (eesti keel): punane siilkübar
FI (suomi): kaunopunahattu, tuore verso
FR (français): parties aériennes fraîches d’échinacée pourpre
HU (magyar): bíbor kasvirág virágos hajtása
IT (italiano): Echinacea purpurea, pianta fresca
LT (lietuvių kalba): rausvažiedžių ežiuolių žolė
LV (latviešu valoda): purpursarkanās ehinacejas laksti
MT (malti): Echinacea Vjola
NL (nederlands): rood zonnehoedkruid
PL (polski): jeżówka purpurowa, świeże ziele
PT (português): Equinácea, partes aéreas floridas
RO (română): iarbã proaspãtã de Echinacea, pãlãria soarelui
SK (slovenčina): echinacea purpurová, čerstvá vňať
SL (slovenščina): sveža zel škrlatne ehinaceje
SV (svenska): röd solhatt, färsk ört
IS (íslenska): Sólhattur
NO (norsk): Rød solhatt
Herbal preparation(s)
Expressed juice and dried expressed juice from fresh flowering aerial parts.
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
N/A
Indication(s)
Traditional herbal medicinal product for treatment of small superficial wounds.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in a specified indication exclusively based on long-standing use.
Type of tradition
European.
Specified strength
10 to 20 g/100 g of expressed juice or equivalent amount of dried expressed juice in liquid or semi-solid dosage forms.
Specified posology
Adolescents over the age of 12 years, adults, elderly
Small amount of ointment is applied on the affected area 2-3 times a day.
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended (see below ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Cutaneous use.
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Do not use the medicinal product for more than 1 week.
If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.
Special warnings and precautions for use
If signs of skin infection are observed, medical advice should be sought.
The use in children below 12 years of age is not recommended because a safe use has not been sufficiently documented.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no data on cutaneous use during pregnancy or lactation.
Products containing Echinacea should not be applied to the breast of breastfeeding women.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Undesirable effects
Hypersensitive reactions (local rash, contact dermatitis, eczema and angioedema of the lips) may occur.
The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Overdose
No case of overdose has been reported.
COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS (RUPR. ET MAXIM.) MAXIM., RADIX
Scientific name of the plant
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.
Botanical family
Araliaceae
Herbal substance
Eleutherococcus root
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): елеутерокок, корен
CS (čeština): eleuterokokový kořen
DA (dansk): Russisk rod
DE (Deutsch): Taigawurzel
EL (elliniká): Pίζα Eλευθεροκόκκου
EN (English): Eleutherococcus root
ES (español): Eleuterococo, raíz de
ET (eesti keel): eleuterokokijuur
FI (suomi): venäjänjuuren juuri
FR (français): racine d’éleuthérocoque (racine de ginseng sibérien)
HU (magyar): Szibériai ginszeng gyökér (tajga gyökér)
IT (italiano): Eleuterococco radice
LT (lietuvių kalba): Eleuterokokų šaknys
LV (latviešu valoda): Eleiterokoka sakne
MT (malti): Għerq ta’ l-elewterokokku
NL (nederlands): Russische ginsengwortel
PL (polski): korzeń eleuterokoka
PT (português): Raiz de Ginseng Siberiano
RO (română): Rădăcină de ginseng siberian
SK (slovenčina): Všehojovcový koreň
SL (slovenščina): korenina elevterokoka
SV (svenska): Rysk rot
IS (íslenska): Síberíu ginseng, rót
NO (norsk): Russisk rot
Herbal preparation(s)
Comminuted herbal substance for preparation of a herbal tea
Liquid extract (1:1, ethanol 30-40 % v/v)
Dry extract (13-25: 1, ethanol 28-40 % v/v)
Dry extract (17-30: 1, ethanol 70 % v/v)
Dry aqueous extract (15-17:1)
Tincture (1:5, ethanol 40 % v/v)
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
Eleutherococcus — Eleutherococci radix (ref.: 01/2008: 1419 corrected 6.0)
Indication(s)
Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptoms of asthenia such as fatigue and weakness.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
Type of tradition
Chinese, European.
Specified strength
Not applicable.
Specified posology
Adolescents over 12 years of age, adults, elderly
Herbal preparations.
Daily dose.
Comminuted herbal substance as herbal tea: 0,5-4 g.
Tea preparation: 0,5 to 4 g of comminuted herbal substance for infusion in 150 ml of boiling water.
Dosage frequency: 150 ml of tea infusion should be divided in one to three doses taken during the day.
Liquid extract: 2-3 ml.
Dry extracts (ethanol 28-70 % v/v) corresponding to 0,5-4 g dried root.
Dry aqueous extract (15-17:1): 90-180 mg.
Tincture: 10-15 ml.
The daily dose can be taken in one to three doses.
The use is not recommended in children under 12 years of age (see below ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Oral use.
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Not to be taken for more than 2 months.
If the symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Arterial hypertension.
Special warnings and precautions for use
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended because sufficient experience is not available.
If the symptoms worsen during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Undesirable effects
Insomnia, irritability, tachycardia and headaches may occur. The frequency is not known.
Overdose
No case of overdose has been reported.
A. COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON FOENICULUM VULGARE MILLER SUBSP. VULGARE VAR. VULGARE, FRUCTUS
Scientific name of the plant
Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare
Botanical family
Apiaceae
Herbal substance
Fennel, bitter
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): Горчиво резене, плод
CS (čeština): Plod fenyklu obecného pravého
DA (dansk): Fennikel, bitter
DE (Deutsch): Bitterer Fenchel
EL (elliniká): Μαραθόσπορος πικρός
EN (English): Bitter fennel, fruit
ES (español): Hinojo amargo, fruto de
ET (eesti keel): Mõru apteegitill, vili
FI (suomi): Karvasfenkoli, hedelmä
FR (français): Fruit de fenouil amer
HU (magyar): Keserűédeskömény-termés
IT (italiano): Finocchio amaro (o selvatico), frutto
LT (lietuvių kalba): Karčiųjų pankolių vaisiai
LV (latviešu valoda): Rūgtā fenheļa augļi
MT (malti): Bużbież morr, frotta
NL (nederlands): Venkelvrucht, bitter
PL (polski): Owoc kopru włoskiego (odmiana gorzka)
PT (português): Fruto de funcho amargo
RO (română): Fruct de fenicul amar
SK (slovenčina): Feniklový plod horký
SL (slovenščina): Plod grenkega navadnega komarčka
SV (svenska): Bitterfänkål, frukt
IS (íslenska): Bitur fennel aldin
NO (norsk): Fenikkel, bitter
Herbal preparation(s)
Fennel, bitter, dried comminuted ( 2 ) fruit.
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
Foeniculi amari fructus (01/2005:0824).
Indication(s)
(a) Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptomatic treatment of mild, spasmodic gastro-intestinal complaints including bloating and flatulence.
(b) Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptomatic treatment of minor spasm associated with menstrual periods.
(c) Traditional herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in cough associated with cold.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
Type of tradition
European, Chinese.
Specified strength
Please see ‘Specified posology’.
Specified posology
Adults
Single dose
1,5 to 2,5 g of (freshly ( 3 )) comminuted fennel fruits with 0,25 l of boiling water (brew for 15 minutes) three times daily as a herbal tea.
Adolescents over 12 years of age, indication (a)
Adult dose
Children between four and 12 years of age, indication (a)
Average daily dose
3-5 g of (freshly) comminuted fruits as a herbal tea, in three divided doses, for short-term use in mild transitory symptoms only (less than one week).
The use in children under four years of age is not recommended (see section ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Oral use.
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Adults
Adolescents over 12 years of age, indication (a)
Not to be taken for more than two weeks.
Children between four and 12 years of age, indication (a)
For short-term use in mild transitory symptoms only (less than one week).
If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health-care practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) (aniseed, caraway, celery, coriander and dill) or to anethole.
Special warnings and precautions for use
The use in children under four years of age is not recommended due to the lack of adequate data and a paediatrician’s advice should be sought.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no data from the use of fennel fruit in pregnant patients.
It is unknown if fennel constituents are excreted in human breast milk.
In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Undesirable effects
Allergic reactions to fennel, affecting the skin or the respiratory system may occur. The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified health-care practitioner should be consulted.
Overdose
No case of overdose has been reported.
Pharmaceutical particulars (if necessary)
Not applicable.
Pharmacological effects or efficacy plausible on the basis of long-standing use and experience (if necessary for the safe use of the product)
Not applicable.
B. COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON FOENICULUM VULGARE MILLER SUBSP. VULGARE VAR. DULCE (MILLER) THELLUNG, FRUCTUS
Scientific name of the plant
Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung
Botanical family
Apiaceae
Herbal substance
Fennel, sweet
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): Сладко резене, плод
CS (čeština): Plod fenyklu obecného sladkého
DA (dansk): Fennikel, sød
DE (Deutsch): Süßer Fenchel
EL (elliniká): Μαραθόσπορος γλυκύς
EN (English): Sweet fennel, fruit
ES (español): Hinojo dulce, fruto de
ET (eesti keel): Magus apteegitill, vili
FI (suomi): Makea fenkoli, hedelmä
FR (français): Fruit de fenouil doux
HU (magyar): Édesköménytermés
IT (italiano): Finocchio dolce (o romano), frutto
LT (lietuvių kalba): Saldžiųjų pankolių vaisiai
LV (latviešu valoda): Saldā fenheļa augļi
MT (malti): Bużbież ħelu, frotta
NL (nederlands): Venkelvrucht, zoet
PL (polski): Owoc kopru włoskiego (odmiana słodka)
PT (português): Fruto de funcho doce
RO (română): Fruct de fenicul dulce
SK (slovenčina): Feniklový plod sladký
SL (slovenščina): Plod sladkega navadnega komarčka
SV (svenska): Sötfänkål, frukt
IS (íslenska): Sæt fennel aldin
NO (norsk): Fenikkel, søt
Herbal preparation(s)
Fennel, sweet, dried comminuted ( 4 ) or powdered fruit.
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
Foeniculi dulcis fructus (01/2005:0825).
Indication(s)
(a) Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptomatic treatment of mild, spasmodic gastro-intestinal complaints including bloating and flatulence.
(b) Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptomatic treatment of minor spasm associated with menstrual periods.
(c) Traditional herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in cough associated with cold.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
Type of tradition
European, Chinese.
Specified strength
Please see ‘Specified posology’.
Specified posology
Adults
Single dose
1,5 to 2,5 g of (freshly ( 5 )) comminuted fennel fruits with 0,25 l of boiling water (brew for 15 minutes) three times daily as a herbal tea.
Fennel powder: 400 mg three times a day (with a maximum of 2 g daily).
Adolescents over 12 years of age, indication (a)
Adult dose
Children between four and 12 years of age, indication (a)
Average daily dose
3-5 g of (freshly) comminuted fruits as a herbal tea, in three divided doses, for short-term use in mild transitory symptoms only (less than one week).
The use in children under four years of age is not recommended (see section ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Oral use.
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Adults
Adolescents over 12 years of age, indication (a)
Not to be taken for more than two weeks.
Children between four and 12 years of age, indication (a)
For short-term use in mild transitory symptoms only (less than one week).
If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health-care practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) (aniseed, caraway, celery, coriander and dill) or to anethole.
Special warnings and precautions for use
The use in children under four years of age is not recommended due to the lack of adequate data and a paediatrician’s advice should be sought.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no data from the use of fennel fruit in pregnant patients.
It is unknown if fennel constituents are excreted in human breast milk.
In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Undesirable effects
Allergic reactions to fennel, affecting the skin or the respiratory system, may occur. The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified health-care practitioner should be consulted.
Overdose
No case of overdose has been reported.
Pharmaceutical particulars (if necessary)
Not applicable.
Pharmacological effects or efficacy plausible on the basis of long-standing use and experience (if necessary for the safe use of the product)
Not applicable.
COMMUNITY LIST ENTRY ON PIMPINELLA ANISUM L
Scientific name of the plant
Pimpinella anisum L.
Botanical family
Apiaceae
Herbal substance
Aniseed
Common name in all EU official languages of herbal substance
BG (bălgarski): Анасон, плод
CS (čeština): Anýzový plod
DA (dansk): Anisfrø
DE (Deutsch): Anis
EL (elliniká): Γλυκάνισο
EN (English): Aniseed
ES (español): Fruto de anís
ET (eesti keel): Aniis
FI (suomi): Anis
FR (français): Anis (fruit d)
HU (magyar): Ánizsmag
IT (italiano): Anice (Anice verde), frutto
LT (lietuvių kalba): Anyžių sėklos
LV (latviešu valoda): Anīsa sēklas
MT (malti): Frotta tal-Anisi
NL (nederlands): Anijsvrucht
PL (polski): Owoc anyżu
PT (português): Anis
RO (română): Fruct de anason
SK (slovenčina): Anízový plod
SL (slovenščina): Plod vrtnega janeža
SV (svenska): Anis
IS (íslenska): Anís
NO (norsk): Anis
Herbal preparation(s)
Dried aniseed, comminuted or crushed
European Pharmacopoeia monograph reference
Anisi fructus (01/2005:0262)
Indication(s)
(a) Traditional herbal medicinal product for symptomatic treatment of mild, spasmodic gastro-intestinal complaints including bloating and flatulence.
(b) Traditional herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in cough associated with cold.
The product is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in specified indications exclusively based upon long-standing use.
Type of tradition
European
Specified strength
Please see ‘Specified posology’
Specified posology
Adolescents over 12 years of age, adults, elderly:
Indications (a) and (b)
1 to 3,5 g of whole or (freshly ( 6 )) comminuted or crushed aniseed in 150 ml of boiling water as a herbal tea
3 times daily
The use in children under 12 years is not recommended of age (see below ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’).
Route of administration
Oral use
Duration of use or any restrictions on the duration of use
Not to be taken for more than 2 weeks.
If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Any other information necessary for the safe use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) (caraway, celery, coriander, dill and fennel) or to anethole.
Special warnings and precautions for use
The use is not recommended in children under 12 years of age due to the lack of adequate data for safety assessment.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no data from the use of aniseed in pregnant patients.
It is unknown if aniseed constituents are excreted in human breast milk.
In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Undesirable effects
Allergic reactions to aniseed affecting the skin or the respiratory system may occur. The frequency is not known.
If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Overdose
No case of overdose has been reported.
( 1 ) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67.
( 2 ) ‘Comminuted fruit’ is intended to cover also ‘crushed fruit’.
( 3 ) For commercial preparation of comminuted fennel fruits the applicant must carry out appropriate stability testing related to the content of essential oil components.
( 4 ) ‘Comminuted fruit’ is intended to cover also ‘crushed fruit’.
( 5 ) For commercial preparation of comminuted or powdered fennel fruits the applicant must carry out appropriate stability testing related to the content of essential oil components.
( 6 ) For commercial preparations of comminuted or crushed aniseed the applicant must carry out appropriate stability testing related to the content of essential oil components.