hedera helix/cough

Cough is the common disease condition which affects patients of every age. Numerous OTC medications available in community pharmacies however no antiviral treatment and even antibiotics has been shown to be effective without pre-existing lung infection. The treatment approach of medicinal herbs has

Introduction: Acute bronchitis is defined as a sudden inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lung mainly caused by viral infection. It is characterized by a persistent cough which can be productive or dry. It is the most common disease in industrialized

BACKGROUND The dry extract of Hedera helix leaves, due to its secretolytic and antispasmodic effects, is commonly used to produce pharmaceuticals applied in case of cough and other respiratory symptoms. The results of some in vitro studies as well as the clinical signs of poisoning caused by Hedera

OBJECTIVE To investigate if extracts from dried ivy leaves (Hedera helix L.) are effective in the treatment of chronic airway obstruction in children suffering from bronchial asthma. METHODS Systematic review of trials documented in the literature with re-analysis of original data. METHODS 5

Introduction. Among nonantibiotic cough remedies, herbal preparations containing extracts from leaves of ivy (Hedera helix) enjoy great popularity. Objective. A systematic review to assess the effectiveness and tolerability of ivy for acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). Methods. We

OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the additive effect of the Hedera helix (HH) and Rhizoma coptidis (RC) extracts mixture on antitussive and expectorant activities in animals. METHODS The expectorant assay was performed with phenol red secretion in mice trachea. Mice or guinea pigs were