Dry extracts obtained from ivy leaves are available in monopreparations in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, coated tablets, juices, drops, suppositories and other forms of preparation. In addition, ivy is included in some combination preparations in drop or juice form, for example, together with thyme extract. Tea preparations containing ivy leaves are almost non-existent today.
Average daily dose
The mean daily dose is 0.3 g of ivy leaves, unless otherwise prescribed.
Ivy: preparation of ivy tea.
To prepare a tea from ivy leaves, 0.5 g of the drug (1 teaspoon is about 0.8 g) is poured over boiling water and after 10 minutes is passed through a tea strainer.
For inflamed mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, coughs and colds, 1 cup can be drunk 1-2 times a day. To somewhat mask the bitter taste, it may be sweetened with honey. However, the intake of ivy leaves in the form of tea is hardly used today.
Important notes on the use of ivy
The fruits of ivy have a high content of saponins. These have a toxic effect on cells in very high concentrations, which is why the fruits are toxic to humans.
Ivy leaves should be stored in a dry place away from light.
