Ivy Leaf Extract

Ivy (Hedera helix) is native to central and southern Europe, and its leaves and berries can be used as medicine. Ivy leaves have been used for many years to relieve coughs, respiratory diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, digestive problems, etc. It is included in the European Pharmacopoeia. Today, ivy leaf extract powder is a natural herbal medicine with recognized medicinal value. Its main ingredients are triterpenoid saponins, and we can also provide the extract in capsule form.

Item	Specification	Result	Test Method
Physical and Chemical Parameters
Assay	10% Total saponins	10.96%	UV
Moisture	≤5%	3.51%	CP2020
Ash	≤5%	2.14%	CP2020
Appearance	Brown fine powder	conforms	Visual
Odor & Taste	Characteristics	Characteristics	Organoleptic
Particle size	100% pass 80 mesh	conforms	CP2020
Heavy Metals
Total Heavy Metal	≤10 ppm	Conforms	AAS
Lead	≤2 ppm	Conforms	AAS
Arsenic	≤1 ppm	Conforms	AAS
Mercury	≤0.5 ppm	Conforms	AAS
Cadmium	≤1.0 ppm	Conforms	AAS
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	≤1000 cfu/g	Conforms	GB 4789.2-2016
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100 cfu/g	Conforms	GB 4789.15-2016
Escherichia Coli	Negative	Negative	GB 4789.3-2016
Salmonella spp	Negative	Negative	GB 4789.4-2016
Conclusion:	Comform to specification

1. Expectorant function.
Ivy leaf extract has a lot of clinical research support in cough relief.
The saponins and alkaloids contained in it can increase the secretion of lung mucosa and have an expectorant effect.
It not only helps to reduce mucus accumulation in the respiratory system, but also relieves bronchospasm caused by cough.
2. Relieve asthma and bronchitis.
Ivy extract is beneficial for asthma and bronchitis. The German E Committee approved it as a drug for the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, cough and expectoration.
3. Relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis.
This extract can relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

4.Supports skin health.
In addition to its health and medicinal uses, ivy extract is also used in care products, etc. Since it has the effect of regulating sebum secretion, it is suitable for the care of oily skin.

1. Ivy extract is safe as a cosmetic ingredient.
2. As nutritional ingredient.