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Hawthorn Berry Extract.Hawthorn Leaf Extract.
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Info of Hawthorn.
- Hawthorn Medicinal Uses.
- Relieve chronic heart conditions.
- Active Component and Structure.
- Physiological Functions of Hawthorn.
- Common Benefit of Hawthorn.
- Dosage and Administration.
- Hawthorn:Witches' Ointments.
- Hawthorn:Research Update
- How Search engine think about Hawthorn.
- Research update of Hawthorn Fruit Extracts Hawthorn Leaves Extracts.
Dosage and Administration.
Hawthorn products are often standardized for their content of chemicals known as bioflavonoids or oligomeric procyanidins. Standardization by the manufacturer should assure the same amount of active ingredient in every batch of the commercial preparation. Standardized hawthorn should have 2.2% bioflavonoids or 18.75% oligomeric procyanidins.
Recommended dosing for hawthorn varies depending on the condition being treated and the product being used. If you decide to take hawthorn, follow the directions on the package you purchase. Taking hawthorn for 2 months or longer may be necessary before maximum effects are seen.
Indicated for:Valve prolapse, angina, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, myocarditis, arteriosclerosis. Hawthorn can normalise blood pressure by regulating heart action; extended use can lower blood pressure. Good for heart muscle weakened by age. Can help strengthen blood vessels, reduce palpitations, help prevnt vascular insufficiency, blood clots (embolism, phlebitis). Dilates coronary vessels to restore the heart muscle wall. Lowers cholesterol. Good for nervous conditions like insomnia. Aids digestion. Relieves abdominal distention and diarrhea, food stagnation, abdominal tumors and is good for dropsy.
Risks and Side Effects:
Summary:The main current use of hawthorn is to treat congestive heart failure, but it may have some effectiveness for other chronic heart conditions, as well. Preliminary evidence from animal studies seems to show that hawthorn may also help to lower cholesterol levels.
Risks:Due to possible effects on the uterus, pregnant women should not take hawthorn. Small children and women who are breast-feeding should also avoid taking it. Individuals with heart conditions should use hawthorn only with the supervision of a medical professional.
Side Effects:Oral hawthorn products may cause fast or irregular heartbeats. Oral products have also been associated with dizziness, headaches, insomnia, and nausea. If it is used topically, hawthorn may cause a rash where it is applied.
Interactions:Hawthorn may increase the risk of changes in heart function if it is taken with: albuterol,caffeine,digoxin,drugs and herbals that affect the heart,theophylline and related drugs for asthma,Viagra
Cautions:Though non-toxic, hawthorn can produce dizziness if taken in large doses. Hawthorn contains heart-affecting compounds that may affect blood pressure and heart rate. Seek medical supervision if you suffer from a heart condition or are taking heart related medication.
Avoid if colitis or ulcers are present. There are no known scientific reports on the pediatric use of hawthorn. Therefore, it is not currently recommended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use hawthorn. Avoid if you are using Digoxin or Phenylephrine.
Safety and Acute toxicity (LD50):Crataegus preparations
No toxicity has been directly related to Crataegus preparations. The acute parenteral toxicity (LD50), tested in different animals, was found in a range of 18+-4 mL/kg, with that of individual constituents ranging from 50-2,600 mg/kg. The acute oral toxicity was reported to be in a range of 18.5+-3.8 mL/kg and 6 g/kg, respectively. In humans, therapeutic doses of hawthorn did not have adverse effects. However, drug interactions are likely with other cardiovascular agents, generating unwanted synergetic effects. Hawthorn can potentiate cardiac glycoside action of digitalis (or other related drugs, such as digitoxin, digoxin, or gitalin). Patients who take these drugs should consult with a medical professional before taking hawthorn.
Reference:
1.Hawthorn Berry Extract.Hawthorn Leaf Extract.
last edit date:1st,Mar.2010.
- Name:Hawthorn Berry Extract,Hawthorn Leaf Extract.
- Serie No:S-041.
- Specifications:Berry Hydro-Alcoholic Extract:10:1 TLC,Leaf Extract,Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside 2%HPLC.
- INCI Name:CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:289-914-0
- CAS:90045-52-6
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Crataegus Monogyna Extract is an extract of the berries of the crataegus,Crataegus monogyna,Rosaceae
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