Common Ivy Leaf 50g, Horst

Title: 50g Common Ivy Leaf (Hedera helix) – Horst

Enhanced Description:

Common ivy (Hedera helix) has been revered for its medicinal properties since antiquity. In ancient Egypt, it held sacred status as the “tree of Osiris.” Avicenna, the renowned physician, documented its cleansing capabilities and the efficacy of its milky sap in removing hair and eliminating lice. He even recommended ivy leaves boiled in wine for wound treatment.

This 50g package of Horst common ivy leaf contains a rich concentration of bioactive compounds. The leaves are known to contain approximately 5% triterpenoid saponins (primarily bisdesmosidic derivatives of hederagenin, oleanolic acid, and bayogenin), tannins, vitamin E, and resinous substances. The wood contains saponins and exhibits spasmolytic properties.

Common ivy leaf boasts a wide array of potential therapeutic benefits, acting as a:

• Wound healing agent: Promotes faster healing of injuries.
• Expectorant: Helps loosen and expel phlegm from the respiratory tract.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and inflammation.
• Antifungal: Combats fungal infections.
• Diuretic: Increases urine production.
• Tonic: Provides overall strengthening and revitalizing effects.

Traditional medicine utilizes ivy leaf infusions for conditions including:

• Gout
• Jaundice
• Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
• Chronic bronchitis
• Spleen and liver disorders
• Chronic mucous membrane inflammation
• Tuberculosis
• Rickets

Externally, ivy leaf infusions are applied as washes for:

• Burns
• Purulent wounds
• Skin rashes and scalp dermatitis
• Lice and scabies

For purulent ear infections, a mixture of common ivy sap and vegetable oil can be instilled.

Important Considerations:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Toxicity: Ivy berries are poisonous due to their saponin content. Their presence in medicinal preparations is unacceptable.
• Consult a Doctor: Always consult a healthcare professional before using common ivy leaf for medicinal purposes.

Preparation Instructions:

Decoction:

1 tbsp. of crushed ivy leaf in 1 cup of boiling water. Simmer in a water bath for 30 minutes, cool, strain, and dilute with boiled water to 1 cup. Take 1 tbsp. 2-3 times daily. For skin conditions, consume internally and use for washes.

Infusion:

0.5 tsp. crushed ivy leaf per 1 cup of room-temperature boiled water. Steep for 1 hour, then strain. Take 0.5 cup 4 times daily.

Disclaimer: This product is not a medicine.

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