Hawthorn Berry: Crataegus monogyna fruct 1:3 45%

Crataegus monogyna fruct (Hawthorn Berry) PM** 1:3 45%

Common Names: Hawthorn, White Thorn,
Family: Rosaceae

Part used: Berries; leaves and flowers.

Taste and energetics flowers cool, astringent; berries sweet, sour , warm

Constituents: Saponins; Glycosides; Flavonoids (vitexin, vitexin-4 rhamnoside, qurecetin, quercetin-3-galactoside); Various acids, including ascorbic; Amines (phenylamine, alpha-methoxyphenylamine, tyramine in flowers); Tannins

Actions: Cardiac tonic; Coronary vasodilator; Hypotensive or blood pressure regulator; Relaxant; Anti-oxidant; Diuretic; Mild anxiolytic

Traditional and current uses:

Reputed to dissolve deposits in thickened and sclerotic arteries

Cardiac failure

Myocardial weakness

Angina pectoris

Myocardial weakness with high blood pressure

High blood pressure

Low blood pressure

Arteriosclerosis

Improves peripheral circulation

Improves circulation to the head and therefore can aid memory

Paroxysmal tachycardia

Benign arrhythmias

Relieves mild anxiety, 

Dyspnoea (shortness of breath

Originally used for kidney and bladder stones

Caution:

May take a few weeks to show results, although often not. Initially, increased urination may occur – this usually balances out after a few days. Make sure adequate water is taken (at least 1.5 litres a day).