Ivy 1.0

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

common ivy; Hedera helix

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OccurrenceThis section has been translated automatically.

Europe, the Near East and America were imported ivy.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Hedera helix is the parent plant of Hedera folium, the ivy leaves. For Hedera folium, monographs of the Commission E, ESCOP and HMPC are available.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

All plant parts contain saponins of the triterpene type (Hederin, Hedera saponin B and C etc). The main allergen of the common ivy is falcarinol (polyins). Sensitizing potency: Medium. Frequency of sensitization: Occasional.

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In individual cases allergic contact dermatitis.

Notice! Falcarinol is contained in other plant species of the Araliaceae family such as Scheflera species, ginseng, carrot or celery root

. The reactivity exists towards falcarinol; therefore no real cross-reactions can be assumed. Ivy extract is primarily irritant. The majority of dermatitis cases are irritant contact dermatitis.

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

Prospan® children suppositories

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles