Health Benefits of Hawthorn Flowers & Leaves
Hawthorne is the "Supreme Herb" for the Heart. It strengthens and regulates the heart, treats congestive heart failure, and is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Health Benefits include;
- Anxiety
- Chest pain ("angina")
- High blood pressure
- Decreased heart function
- Blood circulation problems
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias)
- Low blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Nutritional Benefits
- The hawthorn herb is loaded with health beneficial compounds. These compounds have been shown to really boost heart health. Hawthorn’s antioxidant flavonoids improve blood flow, guard against blood vessel damage, and even help to dilate blood vessels.
- Other chemical compounds and nutrients found in Hawthorne include; Quercetin, Vitamin B1, and iron.
How to Use
- Use Hawthorn mainly in tea and tinctures or ground in capsules.
Cautions and Side Effects
- You should not take hawthorn if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not give hawthorn products to children.
- Supplementing with hawthorn is recommended for short-term use by adults. If any symptoms get worse when taking hawthorn, you should discontinue use and seek emergency medical care.
- For some users, hawthorn can cause nausea, upset stomach, fatigue, sweating, headache, dizziness, palpitations, nosebleeds, insomnia, agitation and other side effects.
