Hawthorn - Crataegus Oxyacantha & C. Monogyna ( Rosaceae )
Western Herbalists consider Hawthorn as “Food for the Heart”, increasing Blood Flow to the Heart Muscles and restoring normal Heart Beat.
Hawthorn is Cardiotonic, Circulatory tonic, it Lowers Blood Pressure and is Anti-oxidant.
The main medicinal benefit of Hawthorn is due to its high bioflavonoid and proanthocyanin content. These constituents relax and dilate the Arteries, especially the Coronary Arteries. This increases the Flow of Blood to the Heart Muscles and reduces symptoms of Angina. Both the bioflavonoids and the proanthocyanins are also strongly Antioxidant, helping to prevent or reduce Degeneration of the Blood Vessels.
Hawthorn is a Cardiac Herb with the ability to Lower Blood Pressure and support Heart Function, with substantially positive findings and strong evidence of the herb’s safety.
Today Hawthorn is used to treat Angina and Coronary Artery Disease. It specifically improves Heart Function and is useful for Mild Congestive Heart Failure and Irregular Heart Beat. Hawthorn works in tune with the body’s own physiological processes and it takes time for change to occur.
It is also a remedy that Normalizes Blood Pressure. It clearly works to lower High Blood Pressure, but also appears to support Blood Pressure levels where these tend to be low.
Combined with Ginkgp ( biloba ) Hawthorn is used to enhance Poor Memory. It works by improving the Circulation of Blood within the Head, thereby increasing the amount of Oxygen to the Brain.
Caution: Consult a professional or GP when using prescribed medication for Blood Pressure or Heart problems. Do not use in Pregnancy.
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