{"product_id":"ivy-extract-50-mg-90-vegan-tablets-natures-way","title":"Nature's Way English Ivy Leaf Extract 50mg 90 Vegan Tablets | Respiratory Support","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature's Way English Ivy Leaf Extract delivers 50mg of concentrated \u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 vegan tablets. Gluten free, vegan. Nature's Way, quality botanicals since 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you need it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary bioactive compounds in ivy leaf are \u003cstrong\u003ehederacosides\u003c\/strong\u003e — triterpenoid saponins, particularly hederacoside C and its metabolite \u003cstrong\u003ealpha-hederin\u003c\/strong\u003e. These compounds work through several complementary mechanisms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronchospasmolytic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha-hederin relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways, reducing bronchospasm and making breathing easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpectorant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivy saponins stimulate the serous cells of the bronchial mucosa to produce thinner, more watery mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMucolytic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saponins help break down and thin thick, sticky mucus, supporting productive coughing and airway clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfactant-like activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha-hederin reduces surface tension in the airways, further supporting mucus clearance and bronchial comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronchospasmolytic\u003c\/strong\u003e — relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to ease airway tightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/strong\u003e — stimulates thinner mucus production for easier airway clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMucolytic\u003c\/strong\u003e — breaks down thick mucus to support productive coughing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional respiratory support\u003c\/strong\u003e — centuries of European use for coughs and bronchial complaints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e — gluten free, free from common allergens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNature's Way quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — globally sourced botanicals, quality assured since 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFormula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50mg English Ivy Leaf Extract (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e) per 2-tablet serving. Vegan. Gluten free. Free from sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, and artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 tablets | \u003cstrong\u003eServings per container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish Ivy Leaf Extract (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e): \u003cstrong\u003e50mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*Daily Value not established.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 tablets three times daily. At the full dose of 6 tablets daily, the 90-tablet bottle provides a 15-day course of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulose, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy trust this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult 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. 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