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INTRODUCTION

In 1978, the German government established an expert committee, the Commission E, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of over 300 herbs and herb combinations sold in Germany.

History

Commission Members

MONOGRAPHS

The results of the Commission E were published as official monographs that give the approved uses, contraindications, side effects, dosage, drug interactions and other therapeutic information essential for the responsible use of herbs and phyto-medicines.

Sample Monographs

Browse Monographs

Explanation of Monograph Sections

THERAPEUTIC INDEXES

Approved Herbs	Uses and Indications Contraindications Side Effects Pharmacological Actions

Unapproved Herbs	Side Effects Pharmacological Actions

RESOURCES

Editors's Notes

Glossary

	Commission E Monographs

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	Explanation of Monograph Sections
	Therapeutic Indexes
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	Contraindications
	Side Effects
	Pharmacological Actions
	Unapproved Herbs
	Side Effects
	Pharmacological Actions
	Resources
	Editor's Notes
	Glossary

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