What Is Ivy Extract?

Ivy extract is extracted from the leaves of the Chinese ivy plant. Its main purpose is to promote respiratory health, but it can also be used on the skin to fight aging. This extract is in capsule and liquid form and can be found in many syrups, ointments and creams. Ivy is native to southern Europe and has been planted on a large scale in China. It cannot be confused with poisonous ivy in South America.

Ivy extract

Ivy extract is extracted from the leaves of the Chinese ivy plant. Its main purpose is to promote respiratory health, but it can also be used on the skin to fight aging. This extract is in capsule and liquid form and can be found in many syrups, ointments and creams. Ivy is native to southern Europe and has been planted on a large scale in China. It cannot be confused with poisonous ivy in South America.

Chinese name

Ivy extract

Foreign name

Ivy Extract

Active ingredient

Ivy glycoside C, saponin

Detection method

HPLC

Plant source

Stems and leaves of Ivy Hederahelix L.

Molecular formula

C59H96O26

CAS No.

84082-54-2

Botanical latin name

Hederahelix L.

Molecular weight

1221.38

The stem contains tannin (12.01%) and resin. The leaves contain ivy glycosides, inositol, carotene, and sugars; they also contain 29.4% tannins.

1% ~ 20% ivy glycoside C

The structural formula is as follows:

Ivy extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of plants. Its main purpose is to promote respiratory health, but it can also be used on the skin to fight aging. This extract is in capsule and liquid form and can be found in many ointments and creams. Ivy is native to southern Europe and should not be confused with poisonous ivy in South America.

This species is a toxic plant included in the China Plant Atlas Database. Its toxicity is the intraperitoneal injection of 500mg / kg of chloroform extract of ivy branches and leaves, which increases muscle tone, vertical tail, slow breathing, clonic convulsions, and death. However, there are no reports of unsafe external use of ivy extract.

When taken in small quantities for short periods, the ivy extract does not cause any side effects. However, if children under 10 years of age use this extract to treat respiratory diseases, the dose should be reduced as appropriate. Because it contains saponin ingredients that can cause nausea and vomiting. Pregnant women should not use it, because ivy has the effect of promoting uterine contraction, so it is easy to cause premature birth. In addition, do not apply the ivy plant directly to the bare skin, otherwise it may cause severe skin allergic reactions.