Hedera helix
Key actions
AntispasmodicBronchodilator / anti-asthmaticExpectorant
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- BronchitisGood
- CoughGood
- Respiratory supportGood
- AsthmaLimited
- Menstrual crampsLimited
- Muscle spasmLimited
Selected studies & references
ReviewIvy leaf (Hedera helix) for acute upper respiratory tract infections: an updated systematic review (2021)
ClinicalSafety of English ivy (Hedera helix) leaf extract during pregnancy: retrospective cohort study (2021)
ClinicalAssessment of the Efficacy and Safety of Ivy Leaf Cough Syrup Compared with Acetylcysteine in Adults and Children with Acute Bronchitis (2020)
PreclinicalUltrasound assisted extraction of saponins from Hedera helix L. and an in vitro biocompatibility evaluation of the extracts (2022)
PreclinicalChemical composition and antifungal activity of Hedera helix leaf ethanolic extract (2017)
PreclinicalPharmacokinetic parameters of three active ingredients hederacoside C, hederacoside D, and alpha-hederin in Hedera helix in rats (2016)
All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.