Ivy is a medicinal plant with green leaves, fleshy and shiny, which can be used as a home remedy for cough, and is also found in the composition of some beauty products, such as creams against cellulites and wrinkles.
The scientific name of the ivy is Hedera helix and can be bought in the industrialized version in natural products stores and in manipulating pharmacies, in the form of syrup or capsules, for example.
What is ivy for?
Ivy is used to treat colds, catarrh cough, bronchitis, laryngitis, gout, rheumatism, liver diseases, biliary and spleen problems.
Properties of Ivy
The properties of ivy include its analgesic, expectorant, soothing, stimulating, healing, moisturizing, vasodilating and lipolytic action.
How to use ivy
All parts of fresh ivy are toxic and therefore in this form it should not be used. Ivy should only be ingested when it is in the composition of medicines bought at the pharmacy.
Side Effects of Ivy
The side effects of ivy include vomiting, diarrhea and headache.
Contraindications of ivy
Ivy is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
