Ivy Leaves

Ivy leaf
Hederae helicis folium
Efeublätter

Name of Drug : Hederae helicis folium, ivy leaf.

Composition of Drug
Ivy leaf consists of the dried leaf of Hedera helix L. [Fam. Araliaceae],
as well as its preparations in effective dosage.

The drug contains saponins.

Uses

Catarrhs of the respiratory passages, symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions.

Contraindications :None known.

Side Effects :None known.

Interactions with Other Drugs :None known.

Dosage :
Unless otherwise prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

-0.3 g of drug
-equivalent preparations.

Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug and other galenical preparations for internal use.

Actions
Expectorant
Antispasmodic
Irritative to skin and mucosa

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