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Hawthorn
(Crataegus laevigata)
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Medicinally
Hawthorn
acts as a vasodilator, increasing blood supply to
the heart and improving circulation to the
extremities by decreasing arterial resistance.
Hawthorn also has positive inotropic and
beta-blocking effects, along with antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hawthorn
has a long history in both folk medicine and
clinical medicine as a heart tonic. The herb of
the hawthorn plant is typically used to improve
cardiovascular function, as it increases the
supply of blood to the heart muscle, resulting in
enhanced circulation throughout the body. It has
been shown to help stabilize angina pectoris, as
well as aiding recovery from heart attacks.
Hawthorn
tea, when made from leaves, flowers, and
berries of the hawthorn plant, contain a variety
of bioflavonoid-like complexes that appear to be
primarily responsible for the cardiac actions.
These components of the plant are astringent.
Hawthorn
tea also seems to inhibit angiotensin
converting enzyme (ACE) and reduce production of
the potent blood vessel-constricting substance
angiotensin II. Hawthorn thus reduces resistance
in arteries and improves extremity circulation.
The bioflavonoids in hawthorn are potent
antioxidants.
As
such, Hawthorn is an effective and low-risk herb
for those with coronary heart disease,
atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
History
Hawthorn
has a long history in both folk medicine and
clinical medicine as a heart tonic. The herb of
the hawthorn plant is typically used to improve
cardiovascular function, as it increases the
supply of blood to the heart muscle, resulting in
enhanced circulation throughout the body. It has
been shown to help stabilize angina pectoris, as
well as aiding recovery from heart attacks.
In
ancient Greece, Hawthorn was a symbol of hope and
happiness, while in Rome it was considered a
potent charm. Both ancient and modern herbalists
have successfully used Hawthorn for its food and
health benefits.
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Hawthorn leaf & flower C/O
(Crataegus laevigata)
Origin
Bulgaria 
Hawthorn
is a heart herb used to enhance circulation, open
arteries, regulate blood pressure and
normalize circulation to the
extremities It has also been used for
digestive and kidney problems. The leaf and
flower have been used for heart failure and
coronary artery disease.
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