Ivy Leaf Extract (HEDERA HELIX)

Product Details

WHAT IS IVY LEAF? Hedera helix commonly known as Ivy leaf is a specie of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to most of Europe and western Asia. With approval from International Medical Agencies the use of Ivy leaf extract has substantially increased in Europe, Middle East and Far East regions.

IVY LEAF EXTRACT:

Ivy leaf is converted into Standardized Spray Dried Extract by research and technological modifications. It contains saponins that are considered to have mucolytic, spasmolytic and bronchodilatory effects. The presence of flavonoids in Ivy Leaf Extract exhibit anti-inflammatory actions, as they stabilize mast cells and reduce the release of histamine that causes inflammation.

INDICATIONS: Ivy Leaf Extract is considerably used in various dosage form including syrups, drops, lozenges etc which relieves chest congestion, soothes the mucus membrane of bronchial walls and restores normal breathing.

HERBION SPECIFICATION

Raw material Scientific Name: Leaves of Hedera helix L.

Description: Macroscopic Complies Ph. Eur. current Ed.

Microscopic Complies Ph. Eur. current Ed.

Loss on drying: 10 % w/w

Pesticides: According to Ph. Eur. current Ed.

Assay (HPLC): Hederacoside C Composition of Extract Preparation Native dry extract Extract Specifications

Loss on drying: NMT 5.0% Total ash: NMT 10.0% Heavy metals: According to Ph. Eur.

current Microbiological assay: According to Ph. USP

current Residual solvents: According to Ph. Eur. current Assay (HPLC): Hederacoside C (NLT 10.0%