HAWTHORN

Botanical name: Crataegus oxyacantha L.

Family name: ROSACEAE

 

             Hawthorn berries support the heart and normalize cardiovascular functions, treatment of congestive heart failure and circulatory disorders, increases blood flow to the heart and brain, protects the heart from irregular beats, enhances the strength of the heart's contractions, and mildly lowers blood pressure, protect the heart against oxygen deprivation, a condition that often leads to angina, a disease marked by intense chest pain. It helps prevent irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias, which can lead to heart attacks. Hawthorn in combination with other drugs is given for cardiac problems such as palpitations, angina, and rapid heartbeat. The active constituent groups are the triterpenoid saponins, the amines and the flavonoids. By inhibiting free radical formation, hawthorn's antioxidant activity can be beneficial in maintaining healthy heart vessels and promoting overall heart health. Hawthorn is also a diuretic, helping to rid the body of excess salt and water and thus supporting weight-loss programs. Combined with Ginkgo biloba it works to enhance poor memory. The herb is best-used long term, because the active constituents do not produce rapid results. It is gentle and safe for long-term use with no toxic side effects. This reduces the work required by the heart to circulate blood, and to lower cholesterol and plague in arteries, in-turn reduces blood pressure and stress to the heart muscle. The bioflavonoid substances give strength to the walls of blood vessels and improve blood flow to other areas of the body.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF HAWTHORN EXTRACT