Health Canada Monograph Database

249 pre-approved ingredient monographs — the fastest pathway to an NPN for natural health products in Canada.

249

Monographs

Monographs are Health Canada's pre-approved "recipes" for NHP ingredients. Products that match a monograph get the fastest review pathway.

3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM)Oral

4 approved uses8 cautions

9 approved uses11 cautions

Acai –Euterpe OleraceaOral

2 approved uses2 cautions

Acne TherapyTopical

16 approved uses16 cautions

African Wild Mango -Irvingia GabonensisOral

9 approved uses8 cautions

Ahcc Extract - GranuleOral

2 approved uses1 cautions

Ahcc Extract - PowderOral

2 approved uses1 cautions

Alfalfa -Medicago SativaOral

5 approved uses3 cautions

Aloe - Aloe Vera TopicalTopical

2 approved uses2 cautions

Aloe -Aloe Vera/Aloe Ferox- Oral

8 approved uses6 cautions

Aloe Vera Leaf GEL - Oral

3 approved uses6 cautions

Angelica - Angelica ArchangelicaOral

9 approved uses5 cautions

Arnica -Arnica MontanaTopical

2 approved uses5 cautions

Aromatherapy - Essential Oils

8 approved uses0 cautions

Ashwagandha -Withania SomniferaOral

10 approved uses3 cautions

Astragalus -Astragalus MembranaceusOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Amla -Phyllanthus EmblicaOral

12 approved uses12 cautions

Anti-Dandruff Products

1 approved uses11 cautions

AntioxidantsOral

2 approved uses0 cautions

Antiseptic Skin Cleansers (Personal Domestic/Commercial Use) MonographTopical

6 approved uses7 cautions

Athlete's Foot TreatmentsTopical

5 approved uses8 cautions

Avens -Geum UrbanumOral

8 approved uses2 cautions

Beta-GlucanOral

6 approved uses0 cautions

Betaine / Betaine HydrochlorideOral

2 approved uses3 cautions

Bilberry -Vaccinium Myrtillus- BuccalBuccal (Blumenthal et al. 2000)

0 approved uses1 cautions

Bilberry -Vaccinium Myrtillus- OralOral (Blumenthal et al. 2000)

9 approved uses2 cautions

Bitter Fennel-Foeniculum VulgareOral

6 approved uses4 cautions

Black Walnut -Juglans NigraOral

4 approved uses2 cautions

Black/White Pepper -Piper NigrumOral

4 approved uses4 cautions

Blessed Thistle -Cnicus Benedictus- TopicalTopical

0 approved uses7 cautions

Blessed Thistle -Cnicus Benedictus- OralOral

7 approved uses4 cautions

Boldo -Peumus BoldusOral

6 approved uses3 cautions

Bovine ColostrumOral

2 approved uses4 cautions

Burdock -Arctium Lappa- TopicalTopical

2 approved uses6 cautions

Bearberry -Arctostaphylos Uva-UrsiOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

8 approved uses9 cautions

0 approved uses4 cautions

Black Cohosh - Actaea RacemosaOral

10 approved uses4 cautions

Black Horehound -Ballota NigraOral

6 approved uses3 cautions

2 approved uses1 cautions

3 approved uses0 cautions

Burdock -Arctium Lappa- OralOral

8 approved uses6 cautions

CaffeineOral (Higdon and Frei 2006)

7 approved uses10 cautions

Calcium-Potassium Salt OF Hydroxycitric AcidOral

0 approved uses8 cautions

Calendula -Calendula Officinalis- BuccalBuccal

2 approved uses3 cautions

Calendula -Calendula Officinalis- OralOral

3 approved uses4 cautions

Calendula -Calendula Officinalis- TopicalTopical

6 approved uses3 cautions

California Poppy -Eschscholzia CalifornicaOral

7 approved uses6 cautions

Carbon Dioxide-Releasing LaxativesRectal (US FDA 2023).

3 approved uses4 cautions

Carrot -Daucus Carotasubsp.SativusOral

9 approved uses1 cautions

Cascara Sagrada -Frangula PurshianaOral

7 approved uses6 cautions

Cassia - Cinnamomum Aromaticum

13 approved uses7 cautions

Catnip -Nepeta CatariaOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Cayenne -Capsicum AnnuumOral

2 approved uses4 cautions

Cayenne -Capsicum Annuum/CapsaicinTopical

2 approved uses8 cautions

Chaste Tree -Vitex Agnus-CastusOral (WHO 2009; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2000)

3 approved uses3 cautions

10 approved uses6 cautions

Chlorella - Chlorella VulgarisOral

9 approved uses4 cautions

Chondroitin SulfateOral

0 approved uses2 cautions

Citrus BioflavonoidsOral

0 approved uses1 cautions

COD Liver OILOral

10 approved uses0 cautions

Cognitive Function ProductsOral

2 approved uses1 cautions

Concentrated Turmeric Extracts AND Isolates (Curcuminoids/Curcumin)Oral

3 approved uses5 cautions

Conjugated Linoleic AcidOral

6 approved uses6 cautions

Corn AND Callus RemoverTopical (FDA 1990)

3 approved uses0 cautions

Cranberry -Vaccinium MacrocarponOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

Caraway -Carum CarviOral

7 approved uses4 cautions

Cinnamon -Cinnamomum VerumOral

9 approved uses4 cautions

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone-10)Oral

7 approved uses4 cautions

CounterirritantsTopical

1 approved uses11 cautions

Creatine MonohydrateOral

2 approved uses3 cautions

Dandelion -Taraxacum OfficinaleOral

20 approved uses4 cautions

Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceBuccal

0 approved uses1 cautions

Devil'S Claw -HarpagophytumOral

3 approved uses2 cautions

DL-Alpha-Lipoic Acid/R-Alpha-Lipoic AcidOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

Dong Quai -Angelica SinensisOral

4 approved uses7 cautions

Dried Cranberry JuiceOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceOralOral

2 approved uses1 cautions

Diaper Rash Products

5 approved uses7 cautions

Digestive EnzymesOral

10 approved uses13 cautions

Echinacea -Echinacea PallidaOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Echinacea -Echinacea PurpureaOral

9 approved uses4 cautions

Echinacea-Echinacea Angustifolia

6 approved uses3 cautions

Elder – SambucusOral

18 approved uses4 cautions

Ephedra -Ephedra SinicaOral

0 approved uses8 cautions

European Pennyroyal -Mentha PulegiumOral

3 approved uses4 cautions

Evening Primrose OILOral

3 approved uses0 cautions

3 approved uses4 cautions

Ephedrine, L-Oral

0 approved uses8 cautions

Fenugreek -Trigonella Foenum-Graecum- OralOral

10 approved uses4 cautions

Fenugreek -Trigonella Foenum-Graecum- TopicalTopical

0 approved uses3 cautions

Feverfew -Tanacetum PartheniumOral

8 approved uses7 cautions

10 approved uses2 cautions

Flaxseed -Linum UsitatissimumOral

11 approved uses6 cautions

5 approved uses0 cautions

Frankincense -Boswellia Sacra- TopicalTopical

8 approved uses0 cautions

Free Plant SterolsOral

3 approved uses1 cautions

Figwort -Scrophularia NodosaOral

9 approved uses2 cautions

First Aid AntisepticsTopical

6 approved uses11 cautions

Fixed Oil Products - OralOral

57 approved uses5 cautions

Flower Essences

0 approved uses2 cautions

Frankincense -Boswellia Sacra- OralOral

10 approved uses2 cautions

Frankincense -Boswellia SacraBuccalBuccal

2 approved uses1 cautions

German Chamomile -Matricaria ChamomillaBuccal (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Bradley 1992)

0 approved uses2 cautions

German Chamomile -Matricaria ChamomillaoralOral (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999; Bradley 1992).

7 approved uses3 cautions

Ginger -Zingiber OfficinaleOral

7 approved uses1 cautions

Ginkgo - Ginkgo BilobaOral

3 approved uses4 cautions

GlucomannanOral

4 approved uses8 cautions

Glucosamine HydrochlorideOral

0 approved uses0 cautions

Goldenseal -Hydrastis Canadensis- BuccalBuccal

2 approved uses3 cautions

Goldenseal -Hydrastis Canadensis- OralOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Grape Seed ExtractOral

3 approved uses2 cautions

Green Coffee Bean ExtractOral

9 approved uses2 cautions

Green TEA ExtractOral

7 approved uses7 cautions

Ground IVY -Glechoma Hederacea- TopicalTopical

2 approved uses6 cautions

Ground IVY -Glechoma Hederacea-OralOral

9 approved uses4 cautions

Garlic -Allium sativumOral

7 approved uses5 cautions

GemmotherapyOral

0 approved uses2 cautions

Gentian -Gentiana LuteaOral

8 approved uses5 cautions

German Chamomile -Matricaria ChamomillaTopicalTopical

0 approved uses2 cautions

Globe Artichoke -Cynara CardunculusOral

4 approved uses5 cautions

Glucosamine SulfateOral

5 approved uses2 cautions

Heal-ALL - Prunella Vulgaris - Buccal and Oromucosal

2 approved uses1 cautions

Heal-ALL - Prunella Vulgaris - OralOral

3 approved uses1 cautions

Heal-ALL -Prunella Vulgaris- TopicalTopical

6 approved uses8 cautions

Holy Basil -Ocimum Tenuiflorum- LeafOral

6 approved uses4 cautions

Holy Basil -Ocimum Tenuiflorum- SeedOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

Hops -Humulus LupulusOral

7 approved uses5 cautions

Hydrocortisone - TopicalTopical

4 approved uses7 cautions

Haematococcus pluvialis extractOral

11 approved uses2 cautions

0 approved uses3 cautions

Horse Chestnut -Aesculus HippocastanumOral (Bradley 2006; ESCOP 2003)

3 approved uses3 cautions

Horseradish -Armoracia RusticanaOral

2 approved uses4 cautions

Hydrolyzed CollagenOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Hyperosmotic LaxativesRectal (US FDA 2023)

3 approved uses4 cautions

Hyssop -Hyssop OfficinalisOral

7 approved uses3 cautions

7 approved uses5 cautions

Joint Health ProductsOral

6 approved uses9 cautions

Juniper -Juniperus CommunisOral

8 approved uses4 cautions

Kutki -Picrorhiza KurrooaOral

8 approved uses4 cautions

Kelp ProductsOral

6 approved uses2 cautions

9 approved uses2 cautions

2 approved uses6 cautions

L-CarnitineOral

13 approved uses0 cautions

L-GlutamineOral

4 approved uses1 cautions

0 approved uses0 cautions

0 approved uses1 cautions

0 approved uses0 cautions

Lemon Balm -Melissa OfficinalisOral

6 approved uses3 cautions

2 approved uses6 cautions

Lungwort -Pulmonaria Officinalis- Oral

9 approved uses3 cautions

Lungwort -Pulmonaria Officinalis- TopicalTopical

0 approved uses5 cautions

6 approved uses1 cautions

Linden -TiliaOral

6 approved uses2 cautions

0 approved uses3 cautions

Malabar Tamarind - Garcinia Gummi-GuttaOral

0 approved uses5 cautions

Male Genital DesensitizersTopical

4 approved uses14 cautions

Marigold Extract AND Isolates (Lutein AND Zeaxanthin)Oral

5 approved uses0 cautions

Marshmallow -Althaea Officinalis- LeafOral

6 approved uses2 cautions

Medicated Vapours

0 approved uses16 cautions

Melatonin - OralOral

5 approved uses7 cautions

Melatonin - SublingualSublingual

5 approved uses7 cautions

Milk Thistle -Silybum Marianum

7 approved uses3 cautions

0 approved uses3 cautions

Mugwort -Artemisia VulgarisOral

3 approved uses3 cautions

Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements MonographOral

0 approved uses1 cautions

18 approved uses2 cautions

Maca -Lepidium MeyeniiOral

6 approved uses4 cautions

Marshmallow -Althaea Officinalis- Root

6 approved uses2 cautions

Medicated Skin Care Products MonographTopical

0 approved uses15 cautions

Monograph: Indole-3-CarbinolOral

3 approved uses7 cautions

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine

2 approved uses3 cautions

Natural Health ProductOral (ESCOP 2009; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2000)

0 approved uses2 cautions

Nicotinamide MononucleotideOral

15 approved uses2 cautions

0 approved uses4 cautions

Olive Leaf -Olea EuropaeaOral

3 approved uses4 cautions

0 approved uses11 cautions

Oral Health Products

16 approved uses6 cautions

Oral Rehydration SolutionsOral

4 approved uses6 cautions

0 approved uses2 cautions

Panax GinsengOral

10 approved uses5 cautions

Panax QuinquefoliusOral

10 approved uses3 cautions

Passionflower -Passiflora IncarnataOral

7 approved uses6 cautions

Peppermint - Mentha X PiperitaOral

6 approved uses6 cautions

PhosphatidylserineOral

0 approved uses0 cautions

Plant Stanol EstersOral (FDA 2023; de Jong et al. 2008; Hallikainen et al. 2008; Goldberg et al. 2006; Chen et al. 2005; FDA 2001)

3 approved uses1 cautions

Plant Sterol EstersOral (FDA 2023; de Jong et al. 2008; Chen et al. 2005; Davidson et al. 2001; FDA 2001; Clifton et al. 2004; Hendriks et al. 2003; Hendriks et al. 1999; Westrate and Meijer 1998)

3 approved uses1 cautions

Pomegranate -Punica GranatumOral

0 approved uses0 cautions

7 approved uses3 cautions

Propolis - Oral

5 approved uses4 cautions

Propolis-BuccalBuccal

0 approved uses4 cautions

Propolis-TopicalTopical

2 approved uses3 cautions

Pseudoephedrinechildren 6-11 years

4 approved uses8 cautions

Pygeum -Prunus AfricanaOral

0 approved uses3 cautions

Primary Sunscreen MonographTopical

15 approved uses6 cautions

Pseudoephedrine for Adolescents 12-17 years and Adults

4 approved uses9 cautions

3 approved uses7 cautions

3 approved uses1 cautions

RED Clover Isoflavone Extract

2 approved uses6 cautions

RED Wine ExtractOral

0 approved uses1 cautions

ResveratrolOral

2 approved uses3 cautions

Rhodiola -Rhodiola RoseaOral

5 approved uses0 cautions

Rosemary -Rosmarinus Officinalis- OralOral (ESCOP 2003)

2 approved uses2 cautions

Rosemary -Rosmarinus Officinalis- TopicalTopical (ESCOP 2003)

3 approved uses3 cautions

Royal JellyOral

2 approved uses3 cautions

3 approved uses1 cautions

Roman Chamomile-Chamaemelum NobileOral (Wichtl 2004; Bradley 1992)

0 approved uses2 cautions

Sage -Salvia OfficinalisOral

11 approved uses3 cautions

Sage -Salvia Officinalis- BuccalBuccal

2 approved uses1 cautions

SAW Palmetto –Serenoa RepensOral

0 approved uses4 cautions

8 approved uses0 cautions

Senna -Senna AlexandrinaOral

7 approved uses6 cautions

4 approved uses5 cautions

Skullcap -Scutellaria LaterifloraOral

6 approved uses3 cautions

7 approved uses0 cautions

Soybean Extracts AND IsolatesOral

2 approved uses6 cautions

ST. John'S Wort -Hypericum Perforatum- OralOral

7 approved uses11 cautions

ST. John'S Wort -Hypericum Perforatum- TopicalTopical

2 approved uses6 cautions

Stinging Nettle -Urtica DioicaOral

4 approved uses2 cautions

Stinging Nettle JuiceOral

4 approved uses2 cautions

Sweet Fennel -Foeniculum VulgareOral

7 approved uses3 cautions

Secondary Sunscreen MonographTopical

9 approved uses5 cautions

15 approved uses2 cautions

0 approved uses1 cautions

Thuja -Thuja Occidentalis- OralOral

0 approved uses3 cautions

Thuja -Thuja Occidentalis- TopicalTopical

4 approved uses5 cautions

Thyme -Thymus Vulgaris- BuccalBuccal (Mills and Bone 2005; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

2 approved uses0 cautions

Thyme -Thymus Vulgaris- OralOral (Mills and Bone 2005; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

3 approved uses2 cautions

Thyme -Thymus Vulgaris- TopicalTopical (Mills and Bone 2005; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

2 approved uses5 cautions

2 approved uses0 cautions

Tribulus -Tribulus TerrestrisOral

14 approved uses6 cautions

Turmeric -Curcuma Longa- OralOral (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

12 approved uses5 cautions

Turmeric -Curcuma Longa- OralOral (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000)

12 approved uses5 cautions

Throat Lozenges MonographOral

10 approved uses16 cautions

Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients (Tcmi)

4 approved uses14 cautions

14 approved uses6 cautions

7 approved uses4 cautions

Vitamin D (200 - 1,000 IU)Oral

3 approved uses4 cautions

Vitamin D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU)Oral

2 approved uses7 cautions

Valerian -Valeriana OfficinalisOral

6 approved uses0 cautions

Wart RemoverTopical (FDA 1990)

4 approved uses10 cautions

Whey ProductsOral

7 approved uses5 cautions

White Kidney Bean ExtractOral

8 approved uses3 cautions

Willow BarkOral

4 approved uses6 cautions

Witch Hazel -Hamamelis Virginianabuccal and Oromucosal

0 approved uses1 cautions

Witch Hazel -Hamamelis VirginianaophthalmicOphthalmic

0 approved uses2 cautions

Witch Hazel -Hamamelis VirginianaoralOral

2 approved uses3 cautions

Witch Hazel -Hamamelis VirginianatopicalTopical

4 approved uses14 cautions

Workout SupplementsOral

39 approved uses37 cautions