Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a plant species that is widely recognized for its medicinal properties. The berries, leaves, and flowers of the Hawthorne plant are used to make medicine. Hawthorne is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. It is also used to treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and high cholesterol.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Hawthorne is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. It is also used to treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and high cholesterol.
How it works[edit | edit source]
Hawthorne can help improve the amount of blood pumped out of the heart during contractions, widen the blood vessels, and increase the transmission of nerve signals. Hawthorne also seems to have blood pressure-lowering activity, according to early research. It seems to cause relaxing of the blood vessels farther from the heart. It seems that this effect is due to a component in hawthorne called proanthocyanidin.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Hawthorne is considered safe for most adults when used at recommended doses short-term (up to 16 weeks). It is not known whether hawthorne is safe when used long-term. Some people experience nausea, stomach upset, fatigue, sweating, headache, dizziness, palpitations, nosebleeds, insomnia, agitation, and other problems.
Interactions[edit | edit source]
Hawthorne can interact with prescription drugs used to treat heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or medication.
References[edit | edit source]
- Hawthorne: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-527/hawthorn
- Hawthorn. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/npc/hawthorn.html
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