Pure Liquid
Hawthorne Berry
The Hawthorne (Crataegus oxyacantha) is a small thorny
tree belonging to the rose family. The small reddish fruits of the
hawthorne tree are used as food in many countries. Hawthorne is found in
Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Extracts use both the leaves,
flowers and berries. The extract contains a variety of bioflavonoid-like
complexes that appear to be primarily responsible for the cardiac
actions of the plant. Bioflavonoids found in hawthorne include
oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs), vitexin, quercetin, and hyperoside. The
bioflavonoids in hawthorn are potent antioxidants.
It has a history of thousands of years of use. During the last
century, its has been mainly used for the health of the heart. In the
last century, a group of American physicians known as the Eclectics used
hawthorne preparations to treat cardiac troubles such as weak heartbeat
and angina.*
Research on both animals and people has proven that hawthorne
has positive effects on the cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel)
system. Plant pigments of the Hawthorne Berries called flavinoids are
the phytochemicals thought to be responsible for its health benefits to
the heart.*
Hawthorne seems to work in two main ways. For one, it dilates
the blood vessels, especially the coronary arteries that nourish the
heart muscle. By this actions, it may help lower blood pressure and
reduce angina. As the arteries dilate, or open wider, pressure
throughout the blood vessel system is lowered. Hawthorne acts as a mild
tonic that helps tone the heart.*
While Hawthorne may help with keeping a heart healthy, anyone
with heart problems should always consult with their health care
provider to see if Hawthorne is a good choice for them.*
NuNaturals Pure Liquid Hawthorne Berry Extract is an extract
standardize for 2% Vitexin-2"-rhamnosides. There are 75 mg per ml.
2 to 4 ml per day are recommended.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat,
or prevent any disease.
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