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