Ivy / English Ivy

🔬 Botanical Name: Hedera helix

📛 Other Names: Ivy Leaf, Common Ivy, European Ivy, Persian Ivy, عشقه (Eshqeh)

🛒 Overview:

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a climbing evergreen plant widely known in traditional herbal medicine for its respiratory healing properties. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it has been used for centuries in both Eastern and Western herbal practices.

English Ivy leaves are rich in saponins and flavonoids, which contribute to their natural expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. This makes it a valuable herb in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders and skin conditions.

🏭 Applications Across Various Industries:

✔️ Herbal & Natural Medicine: Teas, syrups, capsules, extracts
✔️ Pharmaceutical Industry: Key ingredient in many cough syrups and bronchial medications
✔️ Cosmetics & Skincare: Used in creams, anti-cellulite treatments, and toners
✔️ Aromatherapy & Wellness: Herbal baths and respiratory steam treatments

💊 Key Medical Benefits:

🌬️ Respiratory Support
Natural expectorant that helps relieve cough, reduce mucus, and ease symptoms of bronchitis and asthma.

🦠 Antimicrobial Action
Helps combat respiratory infections and protects against certain bacteria and fungi.

🌿 Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant
Soothes inflamed tissues, especially in the throat and respiratory tract; supports immune health.

💆 Topical Use for Skin Health
Applied externally to help reduce swelling, joint pain, and skin irritations like eczema and dermatitis.

💪 Anti-Spasmodic Effects
Relaxes the bronchial muscles, reducing coughing fits and spasms in the airways.

✅ Why Choose Our English Ivy Leaves?

• 🌱 Wild-harvested from clean mountainous regions

• 🌞 Sun-dried and hand-selected for maximum potency

• ❌ No additives, preservatives, or artificial processing

• 📦 Ideal for herbal formulations, tea blends, or medicinal extracts