Climbing ivy · Lyè (grimpan)
Hedera helix
Climbing ivy
Lyè (grimpan)
Lierre grimpant
Hedera helix
Traditionally used
Bronchial congestion, productive cough, bronchitis (expectorant, antispasmodic). Chronic bronchitis support.
Prepared as
Leaves
Chemistry
Saponins (hederacoside C and B, alpha-hederin) — expectorant (increase surfactant secretion), bronchodilatory, antimicrobial. Antispasmodic on smooth muscle.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Konjesyon bronchyal, tous pwodiktiv, bronchit. Sipò bronchit kwonik. Lyè (grimpan) disponib nan diaspora ayisyen pou tous ak kòngèsyon bronchyal. Ekstè fèy standardize itilize pou espazm bronchyal.
Français — Congestion bronchique, toux productive, bronchite (expectorant, antispasmodique). Soutien bronchite chronique. Le lierre grimpant est disponible dans la diaspora haïtienne pour la toux et la congestion bronchique; extrait de feuilles standardisé utilisé pour les spasmes bronchiques.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside