Herba Polonica (Mar 2019)

Litogenolitic and solubility properties of products obtained from common ivy extract (Hederae helicis e folium) and medium of diversified polarity (εM)

  • Nowak Elżbieta,
  • Marczyński Zbigniew,
  • Skibska Beata,
  • Nachajski Michał Jakub,
  • Jambor Jerzy,
  • Zgoda Marian Mikołaj

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2019-0004
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 65, no. 1
pp. 20 – 31

Abstract

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Introduction: Common ivy (Hedera helix) is a plant used successfully in the treatment of various ailments. This is possible owing to the unique set of substances contained in it such as large amount of saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and phytosterols as well as polyacetylenes and coumarins. All these substances have been used in the production of cosmetic and medicinal preparations. Clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of dry ivy leaf extract have shown its high efficacy, comparable to synthetic medications, and better tolerance of herbal drugs.

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