Ivy Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaf of Hedera helix and is standardised on hederacoside C, its principal saponin. Its composition also includes flavonol glycosides such as kaempferol and rutin, alpha-hederin, sterols and sesquiterpenes. It is the botanical of reference in respiratory-comfort formulations, and its water solubility makes it especially straightforward in the liquid formats that dominate that category.
Metabolites
Hedera helix L.
Part usedLeaf
Triterpene saponins: hederacoside C and its aglycone, alpha-hederin.
Metabolites we quantify
- Hederacoside C10 %HPLC
Reference doses
Figures published by reference bodies for the preparation named in each row.
| Marker or preparation | Daily dose | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf dry extract | 33–70 mg/day, in 2–3 doses of 11–35 mg | EMA · EU herbal monograph, Hedera helix folium |
These are not a NATEXSA dosage recommendation nor a therapeutic indication: they are cited literature, and the preparation the source refers to does not always match the grade we supply. The regulation of the market where you register the product governs.
Applications
Nutrition & Health
Respiratory-comfort supplements in syrup, drops, sachets, capsules and tablets, on their own or with complementary botanicals.
Personal Care
Topical formulations in the body-care segment.
Hederacoside C and alpha-hederin
Hederacoside C is the majority saponin and the standardisation marker. Alpha-hederin, present in smaller amounts, is the fraction most often discussed in the literature on the botanical's respiratory activity.
Both come from the same raw material and travel together; standardising on hederacoside C is the industry practice because it is the most stable and reproducible marker to quantify.
Formulating in syrup
Water solubility is the practical advantage here: the extract integrates into the syrup without dispersants and without clouding. Watch the interaction with high sugar concentrations, which raise viscosity and slow dissolution — pre-dissolve in a fraction of the water before adding it to the batch.
Saponins foam. Plan for defoaming or slow agitation during filling if your line is sensitive to it.
Packaging
Aluminium bag
1 – 5 kg
Fibre drum with double inner liner
25 kg
- Shelf life
- Shelf life of 24 months sealed, away from light and moisture.
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