in SciFinder 3157 papers and patents are published on ivy, but no study was conducted for pregnancy.
but I found one article "Ethnoveterinary medicines used for ruminants in British Columbia,Canada by Cheryl Lans, Nancy Turner, Tonya Khan, Gerhard Brauer, and Willi Boepple. who claim the veterinary use of ivy for retained placenta.
How much saponins are safe during pregnancy?
Four saponin containing plants have been reported to be avoided during pregnancy. accordingly, I advice the pregnant patient not to take Hedera Helix as expectorant
see this reference (Herbal medicine) 3rd edition, Barnes, Anderson and Phillipson
Safety during pregnancy has not been established. In the absence of sufficient
data the use is not recommended.
Hi for all
The safety of this product during pregnancy and breast-feeding has not been established, therefore the use of this product during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not recommended.
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Special Precautions & Warnings for Hedera Helix
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of English ivy during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
reference : http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-465-hedera%20helix%20(english%20ivy).aspx?activeingredientid=465&activeingredientname=hedera%20helix%20(english%20ivy)
Unless the safety is established and enough data is available /reported , the use of Prospan is not recommended in pregnancy.
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