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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 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> | 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) | * [[Aniseed]] (pimpinella anisum L) | ||
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* [[Calendula]] officinalis L, also known as calendulae flos, calendula flower, garden marigold, marigold, marygold and others | * [[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> | ::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 | * [[Echinacea]] purpurea (L.) Moench, also known as Black Samsons, Black Susan, Purple Coneflower Herb, and others | ||
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* [[Sweet fennel]], also known as foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung, sweet fennel fruit, sweet fennel fruit oil | * [[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> | ::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) | * [[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> | ::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) | * [[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> | ::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) | * [[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> | ::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 | * [[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> | ::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) | * [[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> | ::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. | * [[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> | ::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) | * [[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> | ::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 == | ==See also == | ||
