Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus oxycanthoides, Crataegus laevigata Various preparations of the flowers, leaves and fruit are used in medicine. Each component has a slightly different quality that may be best suited to different conditions. Do not self prescribe if you have heart disease - please seek the advice of your qualified healthcare practitioner.
Special Precautions of Hawthorn
Hawthorn is generally regarded as safe in the majority of people. Infrequent side effects may include nausea, headache, migraine, palpitations, and soft stools. If you have heart disease, not to self-medicate. Hawthorn may interact with your prescription medications. Please consult with your qualified healthcare practitioner.
The benefits of Hawthorn are
Hawthorn improves heart function in patients with heart disease. It has long been seen by herbalists as food for the heart since it improves coronary blood supply, protects the heart from damage due to lack of oxygen, increases the efficiency of the contraction of the heart, reduces blood pressure and rapid heart beat.
- Coronary artery disease
- Congestive heart failure, angina, irregular heart beat
- high blood pressure
- Post heart attack rehabilitation, cardiac weakness following infectious disease,
- Peripheral vascular disease, including varicose veins and thrombosis