Hawthorn is traditionally used by individuals experiencing chest pain, heart failure, hypertension, anxiety, and blood flow issues. It contains quercetin, rutin, choline, B1, B2, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Numerous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in managing congestive heart failure. It also helps reduce leg swelling in individuals with heart failure. Additionally, hawthorn possesses anti-inflammatory properties and has been found to alleviate inflammation in animals with asthma, arthritis, and gum disease. Moreover, hawthorn berries promote the growth of obesity-fighting bacteria, potentially aiding in weight loss.
Primary Usage:
Serving Size: 1 Vegetable Capsule |
Amount/Serving |
Hawthorn berry (Crataegus species) | 495 mg |
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose capsules.
No fillers, binders, or excipients.
1 capsule 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.
Contraindications: Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding. Consult your doctor before taking if currently on cardiac or blood pressure medication. Do not take if on blood thinning medication.
Keep out of reach of children.
Hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) are in the rose bush family and native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is often known as the “heart herb” due to its cardio supportive and cardio protective components. Hawthorn has been traditionally used by people with chest pain, heart failure, hypertension, anxiety, blood flow issues, etc. Its usage dates back to at least 659AD in Chinese medicine. During the 19th century it was used by doctors in the USA to help with respiratory and circulatory issues, heart failure, heart disease, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, and altered cardiac rhythm.
Hawthorn berries are rich in polyphenols which are potent antioxidants. Polyphenols have been associated with decreasing risk of certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, asthma, heart issues, skin aging, as well as certain types of infections. Hawthorn also contains quercetin, rutin, choline, B1, B2, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.