Hawthorns are small, flowering trees with berries often used to make jelly and tea.
Supplements may contain nutrients and biochemicals from the leaves, flowers, and berries.
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
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Studies have found the following in hawthorn:
What Are Hawthorn’s Benefits?
Researchers have suggested hawthorn may have heart benefits.
This could partly be due to its vasodilation effects (increased blood flow), although conflicting evidence exists.
Seek medical attention if you have asevere allergic reaction(itching, hives, shortness of breath).
Natural medicines can be quite potent.
Research suggests hawthorn may inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AchE), which plays a role inAlzheimer’s medications.
Research suggests it may benefit heart failure, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
However, conflicting evidence also exists.
Hawthorn may interact with some medications and is not suggested for use during pregnancy or in children.
This can help optimize your health goals and minimize interactions or side effects.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a plant that has mostly been studied for its value with heart conditions.
The plant has been used for it health benefits and also as a food.
More research is needed.
Do not self-treat or delay treatment of serious conditions like heart failure.
Reach out to your healthcare provider for further guidance.
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