BLM Helix is a clinically proven natural cough suppressant , specially formulated for the treatment of acute inflammation of the respiratory tract accompanied by coughing & symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory bronchitis in adults. Also, it has a pleasant taste which would lead to a higher patient compliance.
Key ingredient:
BLM Helix contains an Ivy Leaf Extract from the leaves of Hedera Helix, which has been standardized for actives. Since the origin of this ingredient is plant based, it is commonly called as a Phytopharmaceutical from the European Union.
Ivy leaf has been shown to provide relief from cough in numerous clinical studies around the world, involving more than 65000 adults and children.
Evidence suggests that Ivy leaf works to relieve the symptoms of a chesty cough in more than one different ways:
- It loosens and thins mucus so it is easier to clear from airways
- Helps to relieve inflammation
- Relaxes and soothes the airways and throat
Clinical studies on Ivy leaf extract
- Two independent non-interventional studies with identical designs were conducted to test the tolerability and efficacy of two different galenical formulations of the same ivy leaf preparation in the form of syrup and drops in children (0-12 years)In 268 children, suffering from acute respiratory inflammation,he formulations were administered for 14 days, wherein the tolerability and compliance was found to be “good” in 98% (syrup) and “very good” in 100% (drops) of the children.
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study, was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of ivy leaf cough syrup in the treatment of acute cough, bronchitis. A total of 181 patients suffering from acute cough were treated with ivy leaf cough syrup or with placebo three times a day for a week. An early onset of efficacy was observed as a significant reduction of cough severity within 48 hours after the first intake of the product. Significant advantage was detected in comparison to placebo even after 7 days of the end of treatment.
- An uncontrolled, multicenter, post-marketing study was designed to investigate the efficacy and tolerance of ivy leaf syrup, A total of 9,657 patients were diagnosed bronchitis, defined as acute or chronic bronchial inflammatory disease were receiving 700 mg ivy extract at the recommended doses for each age group: 2.5 ml/3 times daily for 0-5 years, 5 ml/3 times daily for 6-12 years, and 5- 7.5 ml/ 3 times daily for those patients over age of 12 years. After the treatment with ivy leaf extract syrup around 95.1% of patients experienced disappearance or improvement of their symptoms, 3.3% experienced no change and 0.6% experienced worsening of their symptoms.
- The non-interventional study was intended to gain data on the application of ivy leaf syrup by evaluating efficacy and safety in 50 children (2-10 years of age) with symptoms of acute bronchitis. Acetylcysteine (ACC) was chosen as a comparator drug, both administered for 7-10 days. Significant improvement was observed in breathing symptoms due to a cold.
Why to choose a natural cough syrup?
BLM-Helix is one of the best cough suppressant, our nutraceutical product which is naturally sourced, clinically proven. It is an excellent option if you want to be tough on your symptoms without being hard on your system.
Product benefits
- Non – Drowsy
- Safe in children above 2 years
- No – added alcohol
- No-added sugar
- No-added colour
- Pleasant taste
- Well tolerated, natural formula
Summary:
- Consistent quality- Extensive testings, rigorous processes and quality controls ensure that ivy leaf extract syrup can provide desired health outcomes demonstrated in clinical studies.
- Safety- A clinical trial proved that the preparation was a safe and efficacious option for the treatment of acute cough.
- Action- Due to its mucolytic and bronchodilator action, it is indicated in productive cough and as an adjuvant therapy of inflammatory bronchial diseases.
- Clinical studies- Multiple Clinical studies support the role of ivy leaf extract in relieving the symptoms of a chesty cough.
Reference:
- https://www.prospan.com.au/ivy-leaf/
- Schmidt M, Thomsen M, Schmidt U. Suitability of ivy extract for the treatment of paediatric cough. Phytotherapy Research. 2012 Dec;26(12):1942-7.
- Schaefer A, Kehr MS, Giannetti BM, Bulitta M, Staiger C. A randomized, controlled, double-blind, multi-center trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a liquid containing ivy leaves dry extract (EA 575®) vs. placebo in the treatment of adults with acute cough. Die Pharmazie-An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2016 Sep 1;71(9):504-9.
- Oppel M. Ivy leaf extract found safe and possibly effective for bronchitis in open, multicenter study. HerbalGram. 2009.
- Kruttschnitt E, Wegener T, Zahner C, Henzen-Bücking S. Assessment of the efficacy and safety of ivy leaf (Hedera helix) cough syrup compared with acetylcysteine in adults and children with acute bronchitis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020 May 5;2020.
- Olszanecka-Glinianowicz M, Doniec Z, Schönknecht K, Almgren-Rachtan A. The herbal medicine containing of ivy leaf dry extract in the treatment of productive cough in children. Wiad Lek. 2020 Jan 1;73(4):668-73.
