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