Product Information
Ivy Leaf
- Standardized on: 10% hederacosid C
- Powdered Ivy leaf extract (Hedera helix L.)
Health Benefits:
Immune Health
Powdered Ivy leaf extract (Hedera helix L.) is an active ingredient in herbal medicinal products, is used as expectorant in case of productive cough. Traditional healers have used ivy leaves for various complaints such as bronchitis, whooping cough, arthritis, rheumatism, and dysentery.
Thanks to the well-studied status of ivy and the positive assessment of the European Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products, ivy extracts can be used as API in medicinal products in the category “well-established use” in Europe. Ivy extracts have a positive effect on the upper respiratory system; children above two years of age can also benefit from its positive effects.
Disclaimer:
Application per traditional use as described in monographs and/or application substantiated by third-party based upon a review of scientific evidence.
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