Ivy

Ivy (Hedera helix), or English ivy, is a botanical whose leaves are a traditional source of respiratory-support actives, supplied by Nustras as a leaf powder and as a standardised extract. Its characteristic saponins, including hederacoside C and alpha-hederin, are the markers to which premium ivy-leaf extracts are standardised.

Ivy leaf extract is formulated into respiratory- and cough-support supplements and traditional herbal syrups and lozenges, as well as cosmetic formulations, in capsules, tablets, powders and liquids.

The material is a brown to greenish-brown leaf powder or extract standardised to its hederacoside/saponin content to order. Identity and marker assay are by HPLC; heavy-metal, pesticide and microbial limits are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis.

Nustras supplies ivy leaf in bulk commercial quantities, in fibre drums or cartons, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. Ivy leaf is a recognised traditional herbal ingredient; buyers confirm the standardisation, botanical name and claim for their market. Contact us for standardisation, pricing per kilogram and lead time.