Hawthorn Berries
Hawthorn berries are a traditional herbal remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions. Here are some potential benefits of hawthorn berries, supported by cited sources:
1. Heart health: Hawthorn berries have been shown to have cardioprotective effects, reducing the risk of heart disease by improving circulation, reducing blood pressure, and regulating cholesterol levels.
Sources:
- Pittler, M. H., & Ernst, E. (2003). Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (1), CD005312. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005312
- Walker, A. F., Marakis, G., Morris, A. P., & Robinson, P. A. (2002). Promising hypotensive effect of hawthorn extract: A randomized double‐blind pilot study of mild, essential hypertension. Phytotherapy Research, 16(1), 48-54. doi: 10.1002/ptr.947
2. Digestive health: Hawthorn berries have been used to treat digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, and constipation. They may help to stimulate digestion and reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
Sources:
- Blumenthal, M., & Goldberg, A. (2000). Herbal medicine: Expanded Commission E monographs. Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications.
- European Medicines Agency. (2016). Hawthorn leaf with flower and hawthorn fruit. Retrieved from https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-cratageus-monogyna-jacq-cratageus-laevigata-poir-flos-fructus_en.pdf
3. Anxiety and stress reduction: Hawthorn berries may have a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress levels.
Sources:
- Bhattacharyya, D., Sur, T. K., Jana, U., & Debnath, P. K. (2011). Controlled programmed trial of hawthorn extract for mild to moderate hypertension. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2(4), 190-195. doi: 10.4103/0975-9476.90779
- Walker, A. F., Marakis, G., Simpson, E., Hope, J. L., Robinson, P. A., & Hassanein, M. (2006). Hypotensive effects of hawthorn for patients with diabetes taking prescription drugs: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of General Practice, 56(527), 437-443.
Sources:
- European Medicines Agency. (2016). Hawthorn leaf with flower and hawthorn fruit. Retrieved from https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-cratageus-monogyna-jacq-cratageus-laevigata-poir-flos-fructus_en.pdf
- Foster, S., & Duke, J. A. (2014). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
- Walker, A. F., Marakis, G., Morris, A. P., & Robinson, P. A. (2002). Promising hypotensive effect of hawthorn extract: A randomized double‐blind pilot study of mild, essential hypertension. Phytotherapy Research, 16(1), 48-54. doi: 10.1002/ptr.947
2 oz serving.
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