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Hawthorn (Crataegus species, Crataegus oxyacantha)
Hawthorn is a plant that is generally
found throughout Britain and Europe. C. monogyna contains one
seed, C. oxycanthoides contains two. The latter name is derived
from the Greek 'kratos' (hardness) describing the wood, 'oxus'
(sharp) describing the thorns and 'akantha' (a thorn). The wood
makes a very good, hot fire and is also used for making small
articles. The German name for the plant, Hagedorn, means Hedgethorn
and shows that plots of land were divided by hedges made up
of Hawthorn very early on.
Hawthorn has been shown to be an effective herb for the following
symptomology: cardiac insufficiency NYHA I and II, breathing
difficulties, increased heart and pulse rate, pains in the chest
(stabbing), weak heart, palpitation, arrhythmia. It pharmaceutical
action is defined by the content of oligomeric procyanidins
and/or flavonoids: macerates, fresh plant extract) and with
individual fractions (oligomeric procyanidins, biogenic amines).
The flavonoids of Hawthorn exhibit very strong "vitamin P" activity,
(increasing intracellular vitamin C levels and while decreasing
capillary permeability and fragility.
Hawthorn extracts also improve energy production within the
heart, increasing oxygen and blood while enhancing heart metabolism,
the net result being an increase in the force of contraction,
improving the efficiency of the heart as a "pump." This is particularly
beneficial in cases of congestive heart failure and various
rhythm disturbances. The berries and flowers of Hawthorn are
effective in reducing blood pressure (by dilating the larger
blood vessels, the procyanidins in Hawthorn inhibit angiotensin
c onverting enzyme (ACE) which converts angiotensin I to angiotensin
II, a potent constrictor of blood vessels - preventing this
conversion leads to more relaxed blood vessels and lower blood
pressure) and reducing angina attacks, as well as in lowering
serum cholesterol levels.
Scientists have determined that Hawthorn extracts can also help
prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by reducing
cholesterol levels and decreasing the size of atherosclerotic
plaques. Moreover, research indicates that the flavonoids in
Hawthorn strengthen connective tissue structures in artery walls.
The effects of Hawthorn supplementation is generally apparent
within two weeks, even earlier with products, such as in Vaxa's
cardiovascular line, which combine Hawthorn standardized extract
with other ingredients which are known to enhance the effectiveness
of Hawthorn and its activity.
In general, the phytomedicinal ingredients within Hawthorn yield
positive inotropic effect, positive dromotropic effect, negative
bathmotropic effect, increased coronary and myocardial circulatory
perfusion, reduction in peripheral vascular resistance.
Hawthorn is an ingredient in the following product(s):
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