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Overview of Ivy Extracts
Ivy extracts are natural plant active ingredients extracted from the stems and leaves of the plant Hedera helix L. They mainly consist of ivy saponins (such as ivy saponin C, ivy glycoside D, etc.) and also contain flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, etc. The extraction methods are mostly alcohol extraction or water extraction, and then they are concentrated and spray-dried to form brown or brownish-yellow fine powders, which have good water solubility and stability. 1
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Main Effects and Functions 
1. Promote respiratory system health: The saponin components in the ivy extract can increase the secretion of the lung mucosa, dilute the mucus in the respiratory tract, promote the discharge of phlegm, and have a significant expectorant effect; at the same time, it can relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi, relieve bronchial spasm, and improve the respiratory function of patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis. Clinical studies have shown that after children with asthma take the ivy extract for 3 hours, there is a statistically significant improvement in lung capacity, and the effect is more obvious after *0 days; patients undergoing nasal surgery use its syrup, and nasal secretions significantly decrease, and the local infection rate is significantly reduced. Skin and anti-aging: The polyphenolic substances in the ivy extract have strong antioxidant activity, can eliminate free radicals, and delay skin cell aging; at the same time, it can inhibit sebum secretion, help hydrate dry skin, reduce facial wrinkles, and improve skin texture. Its extract is often added to lotions and ointments, used to resist wrinkles, moisturize and repair, and can also alleviate skin inflammation (such as burns, injuries), promote cell regeneration and healing.
3. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: The saponins and flavonoid components in ivy can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors (such as TNF-α, IL*6), reduce synovial tissue edema, and have a relieving effect on rheumatoid arthritis and joint swelling and pain; its extract has inhibitory effects on pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, and can be used for wet compress treatment of skin infections (such as impetigo, eczema), and can also be taken internally to assist in improving respiratory infections (such as acute bronchitis).
4. Other auxiliary effects: The ivy saponins in the extract can also relax the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract and relieve spastic pain; its components such as chlorogenic acid can lower transaminase levels, improve liver function, and have certain auxiliary effects on hypertension of yang hyperactivity type and hepatitis; in addition, animal experiments show that its extract can inhibit the formation of cholesterol stones and have a dissolving effect on early cholesterol stones.