Nature's Way English Ivy Leaf Extract 50mg 90 Vegan Tablets | Respiratory Support

Nature's Way English Ivy Leaf Extract delivers 50mg of concentrated Hedera helix leaf extract per serving — standardised for hederacoside saponins, the bioactive compounds responsible for ivy's well-documented bronchospasmolytic, expectorant, and mucolytic properties — providing traditional respiratory support for healthy lung function, productive coughs, and bronchial comfort. 90 vegan tablets. Gluten free, vegan. Nature's Way, quality botanicals since 1969.

Why you need it

English ivy (Hedera helix) leaf has been used in European herbal medicine for centuries as a respiratory herb, and is one of the most extensively studied botanical medicines for cough and bronchial conditions. It is widely used in Germany and across Europe as a licensed herbal medicine for the symptomatic treatment of productive coughs and bronchitis.

The primary bioactive compounds in ivy leaf are hederacosides — triterpenoid saponins, particularly hederacoside C and its metabolite alpha-hederin. These compounds work through several complementary mechanisms:

• Bronchospasmolytic: Alpha-hederin relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways, reducing bronchospasm and making breathing easier
• Expectorant: Ivy saponins stimulate the serous cells of the bronchial mucosa to produce thinner, more watery mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways
• Mucolytic: The saponins help break down and thin thick, sticky mucus, supporting productive coughing and airway clearance
• Surfactant-like activity: Alpha-hederin reduces surface tension in the airways, further supporting mucus clearance and bronchial comfort

This combination of actions makes ivy leaf extract particularly effective for productive coughs, bronchitis, and conditions where thick mucus and bronchial tightness are the primary complaints.

Key benefits

• Bronchospasmolytic — relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to ease airway tightness
• Expectorant — stimulates thinner mucus production for easier airway clearance
• Mucolytic — breaks down thick mucus to support productive coughing
• Traditional respiratory support — centuries of European use for coughs and bronchial complaints
• Vegan tablets — gluten free, free from common allergens
• Nature's Way quality — globally sourced botanicals, quality assured since 1969

Formula

50mg English Ivy Leaf Extract (Hedera helix) per 2-tablet serving. Vegan. Gluten free. Free from sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, and artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives.

Supplement Facts

Serving size: 2 tablets | Servings per container: 45
English Ivy Leaf Extract (Hedera helix): 50mg
*Daily Value not established.

Suggested use

Take 2 tablets three times daily. At the full dose of 6 tablets daily, the 90-tablet bottle provides a 15-day course of treatment.

Other ingredients

Cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, silica, glycerin, carnauba wax. Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, or artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Why trust this product

Nature's Way has been sourcing and formulating quality botanical supplements since 1969, travelling the world to find where herbs grow best and deliver the purest botanicals possible. English ivy leaf is one of the most clinically researched respiratory herbs in European phytomedicine, with a strong safety and efficacy record for bronchial support.

Important

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication. Not for use in children under 2 years without professional guidance. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.