| Scientific: | Hedera helix |
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| Other: | English Ivy |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
Herbalists primarily use English ivy for coughs. The German " Commission E confirms ivy leaf as a treatment for catarrhs of the respiratory passages and symptoms of chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions. " Systematic reviews concluded that ivy leaf extract is an effective and safe option for the treatment of cough due to URTIs and bronchitis. The active ingredients are related to the saponins that increase the excretion of fluid in the lungs to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm. In addition, the herb has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and research shows it has the potential in treating arthritis.
Respiratory
• cough
• catarrh of the respiratory tract: colds, influenza, bronchitis
Musculoskeletal
• osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• antitussive
• expectorant
• anticatarrhal
• anti-inflammatory
• analgesic
• saponins - triterpenoid glycosides (Hederacoside C)
• flavonoids
• Infusion (dry herb): 2-4 g tid
• SAFE - generally considered safe
• side-effects - high amounts can cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract leading to nausea and vomiting.
• Pregnancy & lactation - safe to be used in short term during pregnancy
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English IvySummaryHerbalists primarily use English ivy for coughs. The German " Commission E confirms ivy leaf as a treatment for catarrhs of the respiratory passages and symptoms of chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions. " Systematic reviews concluded that ivy leaf extract is an effective and safe option for the treatment of cough due to URTIs and bronchitis. The active ingredients are related to the saponins that increase the excretion of fluid in the lungs to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm. In addition, the herb has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and research shows it has the potential in treating arthritis. IndicationsSign in requiredActionsSign in requiredConstituentsSign in requiredPosologySign in requiredSafetySign in requiredReferencesSign in required |
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