Description

Product Information:

Name: English Ivy
Scientific name: Hedera Helix
Family: Araliaceae
Origin: Albania
Expiration Date: Provided on the bag

Description:

Hedera helix, the common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, or just ivy, is a species of flowering plant of the ivy genus in the family Araliaceae.
Native to most of Europe and western Asia. A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens and wild areas, where it grows on walls, fences, tree trunks, etc.
Growing to 20–30m high where suitable surfaces (trees, cliffs, walls) are available, and also growing as groundcover where no vertical surfaces occur.

English ivy also offers some potential health benefits.
It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and it has been used as an herbal medicine to help treat asthma,bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).

Making tea: Put 0.5g of dried chopped leaves in one cup of boiling water for 5-8 minutes.Drink up to 3 cups per day up to 20 days.

Remember: Herbs are not a substitute for medicine. For their best and safe use it is better to consult your doctor.