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Ivy plant
Ivy is one of the plants belonging to the genus of field ivy (scientific name: Convolvulus), and the ivy of hedges (scientific name: Calystegia) or , and it belongs to the family of Albacore (scientific name: Convolvulaceae), It is often characterized by being coiled like twine, and is abundant with herbs. It produces beautiful, funnel-shaped flowers that are white, pink, or blue in color. [1]
The ivy leaves have a shape similar to an arrowhead, alternately arranged on the branches, and are between 2-5 cm long, and the fruits of the ivy are spherical or oval, and are similar to the smooth, pointed capsules that contain between 1-4 similar seeds The size of wheat grains , and these seeds can vary in color from gray to dark brown. [2]
In the Arab world, the name ivy may be given to this plant or to another plant that is also called the climbing agony . It is an evergreen climbing plant, with its origins in the humid forests of western, central and southern Europe, and ivy leaves are used for its health properties, and in this article we will mention the benefits and harms of the two types. [3]
Types of ivy and its benefits
Benefits of ivy hedges according to the degree of effectiveness
There is insufficient evidence of effectiveness.
Some people use ivy fences in some cases, but it is worth noting that there is no evidence indicating its effectiveness for any of this, in addition to being unsafe to use, and therefore it is advised to avoid using it, and to read more about that, you can read the section on ivy damages below. [4]
Benefits of climbing love ivy according to the degree of effectiveness
The use of climbing passion ivy is limited to the use of its leaf extracts only, and to read more about that, you can refer to the section on damage to ivy. [5] [6]
There is insufficient evidence of effectiveness.
- Reducing cough: A study published in Phytotherapy Research in 2012 indicated that using ivy leaf extract in the form of syrup or tablets relieves cough in children, in addition to reducing mucus viscosity and rhinitis. [7]
- Other benefits: The climbing love ivy extract has some other uses and benefits, but these benefits still need more studies to confirm them, and we mention the following: [5]
- Reducing the risk of developing liver, gallbladder and spleen disorders.
- Reducing the risk of gout .
- Reducing joint pain and swelling.
- Reducing nerve pain.
- Reducing ulcers.
Damage to ivy
Damage to ivy hedges
Degree of safety for ivy fences
Fence ivy is not safe to use. This is due to its strong laxative effect, and eating large quantities of it can cause stomach pain, and it should be noted that eating large quantities of ivy fences can also be unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its laxative effect. [4] [8]
Precautions for using ivy fences
All parts of the ivy plant contain alkali; Like Tropane alkaloids, which have an effect on the autonomic nervous system, ivy can also cause colic due to its role in intestinal stasis, which may cause an overgrowth of bacteria and the accumulation of gases . Its seeds are considered toxic. [9]
With regard to ivy fences, large quantities of it should be avoided by those who suffer from stomach pain or intestinal problems. Such as; Obstruction, appendicitis, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. This is because it is considered a strong laxative, which may exacerbate these conditions, and therefore it is advised to avoid its use. [10]
Pharmacological interactions with ivy fences
The following points show some medicines that have moderate interactions with ivy : Namely: [11]
- Digoxin: , hedge ivy is one of the types of laxatives that may reduce potassium levels in the body, which may increase the risk of developing side effects of this drug, and therefore you should avoid consuming them together and consult your doctor.
- Warfarin: , as we mentioned previously, ivy handles can act as a laxative, which may cause diarrhea in some people, and this leads to an increase in the effect of warfarin, in addition to an increased risk of bleeding. In the event that this medicine is used.
- Diuretic drugs : , ivy fences may reduce potassium levels in the body because it has a laxative effect as do diuretic drugs, and therefore taking them together can lead to a significant decrease in potassium levels in the body; Examples of these drugs are: Chlorothiazide , Hydrochlorothiazide , Furosemide , and others.
Damage to climbing love ivy
Degree of safety of climbing love ivy
The use of cough syrup in the form of a syrup that contains ivy leaf extract of the type of climbing passion is considered safe , when taken 3 times a day for one week only, but this type of ivy can cause skin irritation, as can the extract of ivy of the type Climbing passion can cause stomach problems. [12]
It should be noted that there is insufficient information about the degree of safety of using ivy of the type of climbing passion during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods, and therefore it is advised to avoid its use, while the use of cough syrups that contains ivy leaf extract of the type of climbing passion is considered safe for children when consumed 3 times. A day lasts up to 20 days. [12]
Precautions for the use of climbing ivy
Although the incidence of allergy to this type of ivy is considered low, eating it may cause some side effects; Such as: swelling, redness of the skin, itching , shortness of breath, and taking large doses of ivy extract can cause nausea and vomiting, and therefore it is advised to avoid using it during pregnancy. [6]
References
- ↑ "Bindweed" , www.britannica.com , Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Bindweed" , www.agriculture.vic.gov.au , 8-5-2017, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ " The Ivy Leaf" , Www.wa.kaiserpermanente.org , 23-5-2015, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b "GREATER BINDWEED" , the www.webmd.com , Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b "ENGLISH IVY" , the www.webmd.com , Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b Rena Goldman ( 31 October 2016 ), “Everything You Want to Know About English Ivies , ” www.healthline.com , Retrieved 5-17-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Mathias Schmidt, Michael Thomsen, and U Schmidt (12-2012), “Suitability of Ivy Extract for the Treatment of Pediatric Cough” , Phytotherapy Research , Issue 12, Folder 26, Page 1942-1947. Edited.
- ↑ "Greater Bindweed" , www.emedicinehealth.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "GUIDE TO POISONOUS PLANTS" , www.csuvth.colostate.edu , Retrieved 5-17-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Greater Bindweed" , www.medicinenet.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "GREATER BINDWEED" , www.rxlist.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b "English The Ivy" , Www.medicinenet.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 17-5-2020. Edited.
