Organism - Apocynum venetum

NHPID name:
Apocynum venetum

Reference:
GRIN

Proper name(s):
Apocynum venetum

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Herbal Name

Schedule 1:
Plant and plant material

Source material(s):
Apocynum venetum ( Parts: Whole plant )

Preparations:
Dry , Fresh


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD
Restrictions:

General:

Route Of administration:
Oral

Detail:
Apocynum venetum leaves contain cardiac glycosides. Therefore, the NNHPD requires that products containing Apocynum venetum leaves include the risk statement "Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you have a cardiovascular disease" on the product licence application form and label before an NPN will be granted.

Reference:
NNHPD

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