English ivy
Scientific names: Hedera helix, Hedera taurica
Family: Araliaceae
Alternate names: Common Ivy, Gum Ivy, Hederae Helicis Folium, Herbes à Cors, Hiedra Común, Ivy, Lierre, Lierre Commun, Lierre Grimpant, True Ivy, Woodbind
Actions: Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Dermatologic, Respiratory effect
Background
English ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen, climbing vine native to Europe and Asia. The leaves are sometimes used to make extracts for medicine.
English ivy might help thin mucus in the airways. This might improve lung function in people with breathing difficulty. English ivy might also have antioxidant effects.
People use English ivy for bronchitis, burns, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
English ivy might help thin mucus in the airways. This might improve lung function in people with breathing difficulty. English ivy might also have antioxidant effects.
People use English ivy for bronchitis, burns, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Specific cough syrups (Prospan; Prospanex) containing English ivy leaf extract are possibly safe when used three times daily for up to 7 days.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if English ivy is safe. It might cause side effects such as allergic skin reactions.
Children: Specific cough syrups (Prospan; Prospanex) containing English ivy leaf extract are possibly safe when taken by mouth three times daily for up to 7 days.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if English ivy is safe. It might cause side effects such as allergic skin reactions.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if English ivy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Children: Specific cough syrups (Prospan; Prospanex) containing English ivy leaf extract are possibly safe when taken by mouth three times daily for up to 7 days.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using English Ivy for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Dried English ivy leaf has most often been used by adults in doses of 300-800 mg by mouth daily. Specific English ivy leaf extract products have also been used. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) substrates)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. English ivy might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C8 (CYP2C8) substrates)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. English ivy might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) substrates)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. English ivy might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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Per 1 mL:
- Hedera helix (Ivy) ext. 10.9 mg equiv. hedreracoside C 1.2 mg
- Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka honey) 65 mg
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 180 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 30 μg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 710 μg equiv. zinc 200 μg
- Honey 325 mg
- Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate (Ant tart)
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Per 1 mL:
- Hedera helix (Ivy) ext. 5 mg equiv. hedreracoside C 550 μg
- Echinacea purpurea ext. 6.7 mg
- Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka honey) 65 mg
- Euphrasia
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 150 μg equiv. vitamin A RE 25 μg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 443 μg equiv. zinc 125 μg
- Mentha x piperita ext. 13.3 mg
- Sambucus nigra ext. 41.7 mg
- Honey 325 mg
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Sodium chloride (Nat mur)
- Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower)
- Allium cepa 3 C
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Per 1 mL:
- Hedera helix (Ivy) ext. 4.5 mg
- Drosera
- Spongia tosta
- Althaea officinalis ext. 25 mg
- Antimonium tartaricum
- Hepar sulphuricum
- Ipecacuanha
- Malpighia glabra ext. 10.42 mg
- Cholecalciferol 0.25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 10 IU
- Zinc glycinate 1.42 mg equiv. zinc 400 μg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 18.25 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15 mg
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