English Ivy Dried Leaves

Description

Latin Name : Hedera Helix L.

Origin Country: Albania

Hedera helix, commonly known as English ivy, is an evergreen climbing plant native to Europe and Western Asia, belonging to the Araliaceae family. English ivy is a versatile plant with various uses, both ornamental and practical. It typically does not have a strong or distinctive smell. The plant’s leaves and stems are generally odourless.

– English ivy is known for its air-purifying qualities.

– It might help thin mucus in the airways. This might help people with breathing difficulty.

– People apply English ivy to the skin for burns, calluses, skin infection.

Only with expert guidance.

– English ivy leaves can be prepared as a poultice or infused into oils for external application.

– They are commonly used for decorative purposes in floral arrangements, wreaths, and other crafts due to their glossy green appearance and flexibility.

– Hedera helix is considered toxic if consumed in large quantities. It contains saponins and polyacetylene compounds that can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.

– Contact with English ivy can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

– Ingesting English ivy leaves can lead to gastrointestinal upset.

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