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- Latin Name: Hedera Helix
- CAS No.: 84082-54-2
- Active Ingredient: Hederacosider C
- Specifications: 1:1, 5:1, 10:1, 5%, 10%, 25%, 98%
- Test Method: HPLC / UV-VIS
Description
The ordinary IVY plant is an evergreen climbing plant which grows from 3 to 50 meters; it has a strong, ligneous stem and sticks to walls and trees be means of its hook roots. Topical applications of Ivy-Based products are indicated for use in anti-cellulite and weight loss preparations and their emollient and itch-relieving properties. IVY (Hedera Helix) extract contains Hederin (Hederine), an active saponin which is responsible for blood vessel protection and permeability decrease. Ivy further helps to reabsorb the edemas present in the initial stage of cellulite.
