The Truth About the 'Ivy League' Cough Medicine: English Ivy Leaf and Its Efficacy
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Over 80% of herbal expectorants prescribed in Germany in 2007 contained ivy extract, indicating its widespread traditional use for cough relief in Europe. The concept of an "Ivy League" cough medicine, often thought to be a secret remedy, actually refers to cough syrups formulated with an extract from the common English ivy leaf, *Hedera helix*.
