The following new monograph from Batch 4a and the 12 topical monographs from Batch 4b was published on February 28, 2025. CA’s running list of monograph updates may be found here.
Batch 4a (new monograph)
1. Oral Rehydration Solutions
Batch 4b
2. Arnica
3. Blessed thistle – Topical
4. Burdock – Topical
5. Frankincense – Topical
6. Ground ivy – Topical
7. Heal all – Topical
8. Lungwort – Topical
9. St John’s wort – Topical
10. Thuja – Topical
11. Thyme – Topical
12. Witch hazel – Topical
13. Turmeric – Topical
In addition, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate have made minor revisions to the following 3 monographs:
Minor revisions:
• California-poppy: Addition of the plant part ‘Herb top flowering’.
• Cognitive function products monograph: Addition of the plant part ‘Herb top flowering’ for California-poppy.
• Ashwagandha:
o English version: Revision of ‘healthcare’ to ‘health care’.
o French version: Revisions in the claim section (‘Ayurveda’ to Ayurvéda’; ‘Vata aggravé’ to ‘Vata exacerbé’; ‘pour l’amélioration’ to ‘pour améliorer’) to match the Cognitive function products monograph. Addition of the common name ‘Ginseng indien’.
