Info: 60 Veg. Capsules
Hawthorn shrubs and trees grow in several continents (Asia, Europe, and North America), where their brownish-white flowers, rose-like leaves, and deep red berries have traditionally been used as a heart tonic (either alone or in combination), and they continue to figure in many natural health products for cardiovascular health (to moderate blood pressure, for example).
Info: 60 Veg. Capsules
Hawthorn shrubs and trees grow in several continents (Asia, Europe, and North America), where their brownish-white flowers, rose-like leaves, and deep red berries have traditionally been used as a heart tonic (either alone or in combination), and they continue to figure in many natural health products for cardiovascular health (to moderate blood pressure, for example).
Product Notes:
Hawthorn has been used in Herbal Medicine for a very long time to help maintain and/or support cardiovascular health in adults. Some studies have found it to be able to act as a tonic: to help relax the heart, lower the diastolic blood pressure in some (those with type II diabetes), and help produce a more regular heart beat.
It's widely used in Europe by those with the initial stages of heart failure, and a systematic review of studies on it as an adjunct to other treatments found it could reduce shortness of breath and fatigue, enhance the heart's ability to use oxygen, and improve the heart's maximum workload and ability to tolerate exercise.
A 2022 review of the scientific literature by Nawrot et al. concludes that the anthocyanins in hawthorn fruit have a real affinity for the heart muscle, and are able to actually strengthen the force of cardiac muscle contraction (inotropic effect +), both by directly stimulating of receptors and by improving the energy metabolism in the heart muscle, while also stabilizing its rhythm. Similarly, some herbalists maintain that the berries are specifically indicated to support the structure of the heart muscle, while the leaves and flowers do more to support its function (regulating the heartbeat). Hence, it is worth noting that this formula also contains 165 mg of powder from the hawthorn berries in each capsule, in addition to the 300 mg of extract from the flowers and leaves.
Ingredients:
Each vegetarian capsule contains:
Hawthorn extract (Crataegus monogyna) (leaf and flower): 300 mg
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) (berry): 165 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable capsule (carbohydrate gum, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), stearic acid, silica.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take one capsule two to three times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Use for a minimum of two months to see beneficial results. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking cardiac glycosides such as digitalis/digoxin, or blood pressure medication. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist despite usage.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80096183.
Supporting Science:
Nawrot, Joanna et al. “Medicinal Herbs in the Relief of Neurological, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Symptoms after COVID-19 Infection: A Literature Review.” Cells, 2022.
Pittler, M H et al. “Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure.” The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008.
Rastogi, Subha et al. “Traditional herbs: a remedy for cardiovascular disorders.” Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology, 2016.
Wang, et. al. "Effect of Crataegus Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013.
Wu, Min et al. “Roles and Mechanisms of Hawthorn and Its Extracts on Atherosclerosis: A Review.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020.