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Hawthorn

Parts Used

Berries, leaves and flowers

Common Uses
	Helps to dilate coronary blood vessels
	Helps to strengthen heart muscles
	Helps to lower blood pressure
	Helps to improve circulation to the extremities
	Used in early stages of congestive heart failure
	Used to aid in long term recovery from heart attack
	Helps to reduce the risk of angina attacks

How Hawthorn Works

Hawthorn extract increases the blood supply to the heart muscle. This enables the heart to work more efficiently, pumping more blood around the body. Hawthorn is also able to improve blood flow to the peripheral vessels.

Side Effects

No side effects are known.

Safety Issues

No interaction with other cardiac medication is known. The European monographs list no contraindications for the use of Hawthorn while pregnant or nursing.

History of Hawthorn

Hawthorn has been used by herbalists for medicinal purposes since the time of the Greeks. Since that time it has been used for a wide variety of complaints including diarrhea, stomach problems, heavy menstrual bleeding and chronic heart ailments.

Modern research has discovered that certain compounds found in the leaves, flowers and berries of the Hawthorn were responsible for the cardiac action that had been attributed to the plant. Many feel that more research should be carried out so that the full potential of this amazing plant can be realized.

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