Phytofacile Confort menstruel
Food supplement declared in France, declaration No 2024-2-1137, decision dated 19 February 2024
Phytofacile Confort menstruel is a food supplement declared in France. Status: declared in France, may be marketed. 2 rules of use apply to its ingredients (limits and warnings).
- Brand
- not provided
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- LABORATOIRE D'AROMATHERAPIE DE PHYTOTHERAPIE ET D'HERBORISTERIE TRADITIONNELLE - PHYTOFRANCE (LAPHT PHYTOFRANCE) (L.A.P.H.T. PHYTOFRAN)
- Status
- Declared in France, may be marketed: the authorities did not object to the declaration (this is neither an authorisation nor a safety assessment)
- Form
- Bottle
- Daily dose
- 6 pipettes
- Directions for use
- 3 pipettes doseuses, 2 fois par jour, pendant 3 semaines
- Intended populations
- Women
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Adolescents (under 18), Breastfeeding women, History of breast cancer, Children (under 12), Young children (aged 1 to 3), Pregnant women, Kidney failure, Kidney disease, Infants (under 1 year), Heart problems, Liver problems, Taking anticoagulants, Taking medication
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Menstrual cycles
Declaration 139277, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesculus hippocastanum L. | Fruit | Teinture | 26 mg |
| Artemisia vulgaris L. | Parties aériennes | Teinture | 26 mg |
| Vitex agnus-castus L. | Fruit | Teinture | 26 mg |
| Hamamelis virginiana L. | Feuille | Teinture | 26 mg |
| Matricaria chamomilla L. | Parties aériennes | Teinture | 26 mg |
| Ribes nigrum L. | Feuille (bourgeon) | Autre macérât | 2.97 mg |
| Rubus idaeus L. | Jeune pousse | Autre macérât | 2.97 mg |
| Malus domestica Borkh | Bourgeon | Autre macérât | 2.97 mg |
| Rosmarinus officinalis L. | Jeune pousse | Autre macérât | 2.97 mg |
Additives
E422, E150a
Other ingredients
Eau déminéralisée, Alcool
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
Label warnings
Déconseillé aux enfants, femmes enceintes, allaitantes, aux personnes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein ou sous traitement anticoagulant. Déconseillé en cas d’allergies aux Astéracées, d’insuffisance cardiaque ou rénale œdémateuse, de cancer hormono-dépendant (ou d’antécédents de tels cancers), de tumeur hypophysaire à prolactine, d’antécédents de troubles hypophysaires, d’obstructions biliaires ou autres troubles de la fonction biliaire. En cas de traitement médicamenteux, demander conseil à un professionnel de santé. Réservé à l’adulte.
Regulatory points
- Conditions légales
Artemisia vulgaris L.: L'huile essentielle de cette plante est interdite.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
- Conditions légales
Vitex agnus-castus L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'usage chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Aesculus hippocastanum L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
Horse Chestnut - Aesculus Hippocastanum
Route of administration: Oral (Bradley 2006; ESCOP 2003)
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010; Mills and Bone 2005).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
Known adverse reactions
When using this product you may experience headache, dizziness, gastric irritation, or itchiness (Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs, Volume 2. Bournemouth (UK): British Herbal Medicine Association; 2006.
- ESCOP 2003: ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
- Artemisia vulgaris L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
MUGWORT - ARTEMISIA VULGARIS
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010; Blumenthal et al. 1998; Williamson et al. 1988).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Blumenthal M, Busse W, Goldberg A, Gruenwald J, Hall T, Riggins C, Rister R, editors. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin (TX): American Botanical Council; 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Williamson EM, Evans FJ, Wren RC. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Saffron Walden (UK): C.W. Daniel Company Limited; 1988.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; Hoffmann 2003).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Hoffmann D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester (VT): Healing Arts Press; 2003.
- Wichtl M, editor. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis, 3rd edition. Stuttgart (D): Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers; 2004.
- Vitex agnus-castus L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
CHASTE TREE - VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS
Route of administration: Oral (WHO 2009; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2000)
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (Brinker 2010; WHO 2009; Bradley 2006).
Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
- Bradley PR, editor. 2006. British Herbal Compendium: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs, Volume 2. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- WHO 2009: World Health Organization. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Volume 4. Geneva (CH): World Health Organization.
- OMS 2009: Organisation mondiale de la santé. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Volume 4. Genève (CH): Organisation mondiale de la santé.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician (EMA 2018; Najib et al. 2022; Brinker 2010; WHO 2009; Dugoua et al. 2008; ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal 2000; Mills and Bone 2000).
Sources cited by Health Canada (9)
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinkmann J, editors. 2000. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Boston (MA): Integrative Medicine Communications.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Dugoua JJ, Seely D, Pern D, Koren G, Mills E. Safety and efficacy of chastetree (Vitex Agnus-Castus) during pregnancy and lactation. Can J. Clin Pharmacol 2008;15(1);e74-e79.
- EMA 2018. European Medicines Agency. European Union herbal monograph on Vitex agnus-castus L., fructus. London (GB): EMA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC); 27 March 2018. [Accessed 2024 February 29] Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-vitex-agnus-castus-l-fructus-revision-1_en.pdf
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy in collaboration with Thieme.
- Mills S, Bone K. 2000. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Toronto (ON): Churchill Livingstone.
- Najib FS, Poordast T, Mahmudi MS, Shiravani Z, Namazi N, Omrani GR. Does Vitex Agnus-Castus L. Have Deleterious Effect on Fertility and Pregnancy Outcome? An Experimental Study on Rats for Prediction of Its Safety. J. Pharmacopuncture 2022;25(2):106-113. PubMed
- WHO 2009: World Health Organization. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Volume 4. Geneva (CH): World Health Organization.
- OMS 2009: Organisation mondiale de la santé. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Volume 4. Genève (CH): Organisation mondiale de la santé.
- Hamamelis virginiana L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
WITCH HAZEL - HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Buccal and Oromucosal
Route of administration: Buccal Oromucosal
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Health Canada monograph dated 27 February 2026
WITCH HAZEL - HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Ophthalmic
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or persist (for) more than 2 days (EMA 2009).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- EMA 2009: European Medicines Agency. Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. Community Herbal Monograph on Hamamelis virginiana L., folium et cortex aut ramunculus destillatium. [Accessed 2026 February 3]. Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-hamamelis-virginiana-l-folium-cortex-aut-ramunculus-destillatum_en.pdf
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness, or irritation of the eye (EMA 2009).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- EMA 2009: European Medicines Agency. Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. Community Herbal Monograph on Hamamelis virginiana L., folium et cortex aut ramunculus destillatium. [Accessed 2026 February 3]. Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-hamamelis-virginiana-l-folium-cortex-aut-ramunculus-destillatum_en.pdf
Health Canada monograph dated 27 February 2026
WITCH HAZEL -HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Barnes et al. 2007; ESCOP 2003).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. 2007. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (GB): The Pharmaceutical Press.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. 2003. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme.
Known adverse reactions
When using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; ESCOP 2003; Berardi et al. 2002; Mills and Bone 2000).
Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
- Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA, Tietze KJ, editors. 2002. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13th edition. Washington (DC): American Pharmaceutical Association.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. 2003. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Second Edition. Boca Raton (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
- Mills S, Bone K. 2000. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Toronto (ON): Churchill Livingstone.
Health Canada monograph dated 27 February 2026
WITCH HAZEL - HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Topical
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products.
For external use only.
When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
Applies to products for use on minor wounds/burns/bruises/irritations/inflammations or on hemorrhoids.
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen, last (for) more than 7 days.
Applies to products for use on varicose veins.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindications
Applies to products for use on minor wounds/burns/bruises/irritations/inflammations.
Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns.
Known adverse reactions
Condition of application: All products.
Stop use if a skin rash occurs (ESCOP 2003; Berardi et al. 2002; Mills and Bone 2000).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA, Tietze KJ, editors. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13th edition. Washington (DC): American Pharmaceutical Association; 2002.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
- Mills S, Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Toronto (ON): Churchill Livingstone; 2000.
Applies to products for use on hemorrhoids.
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience bleeding.
- Matricaria chamomilla L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
GERMAN CHAMOMILE - MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA Oral
Route of administration: Oral (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999; Bradley 1992).
Cautions and warnings
When using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsiness.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (ESCOP 2003; Bradley 1992).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium, Volume 1. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association; 1992.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. 2003. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme.
Health Canada monograph dated 19 December 2025
German Chamomile - Matricaria Chamomilla Topical
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (ESCOP 2003; Bradley 1992).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium, Volume 1. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association; 1992.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
Health Canada monograph dated 31 January 2025
GERMAN CHAMOMILE - MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA Buccal
Route of administration: Buccal (ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Bradley 1992)
Cautions and warnings
Ask a healthcare practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (ESCOP 2003; Bradley 1992).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium, Volume 1. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association; 1992.
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (GB): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
- Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
ROSEMARY – ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS Oral
Route of administration: Oral (ESCOP 2003)
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (UK): The Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinkmann J, editors. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Boston (MA): Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook. 2nd edition. Boca Ration (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
Health Canada monograph dated 29 May 2026
ROSEMARY - ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS Topical
Route of administration: Topical (ESCOP 2003)
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (UK): The Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinkmann J, editors. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Boston (MA): Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook. 2nd edition. Boca Ration (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have large open wounds, skin lesions, feverish conditions, acute inflammation, severe circulatory disorders or hypertension (ESCOP 2003).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- ESCOP 2003: ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (Barnes et al. 2007; ESCOP 2003).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (UK): The Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
- ESCOP 2003: ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
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