Hawthorn Berries

Hawthorn berries is a common, thorny shrub that grows up to five feet tall on hillsides and in sunny wooded areas of North America, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The Hawthorn berries plant produces small berries, called haws, which sprout each May after the flowers of the Hawthorn berries plant bloom. Hawthorn berries are usually red when ripe, but may be much darker. Hawthorn berries leaves, while usually shiny, may grow in a variety of shapes and sizes

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Several parts of Hawthorn berries are used medicinally. The leaves, flowers, and berries. These contain a number of bioflavonoid complexes that are responsible for the plant’s cardiac benefits, including improvement of blood flow. Hawthorne berries contain powerful antioxidants and natural bioflavonoids. These help support the health of the whole cardiovascular system. Hawthorne berries also contain vitamins C and B complex, crataegin, carotene, flavonoids and sugars.

"Hawthorn berries berries are popular in Europe where they are used in a number of herbal tinctures, herbal combinations and teas"

History Uses Of Hawthorn berries

Hawthorn has historically been used for the heart and for blood or circulation complaints

Benefits Of Hawthorn berries

Hawthorn berries help protect arterial walls. They also have the ability to enlarge coronary blood vessels and thus enhance the supply of oxygen, blood and nutrients to the heart and strengthen the heart's pumping ability. Hawthorn berries can be used in treating angina, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, and high blood pressure and heart disease prevention.

Cardio protective and Anti-Arrhythmic Effects

Hawthorn flower and leaf increased heart working capacity, lowered blood pressure and improved fatigue and endurance while relieving difficult breathing . Hawthorn is reported to be beneficial for heart complaints during menopause, anxiety and nervous disorders. There is limited preliminary research showing that hawthorn relieves muscle tension and promotes relaxation and sleep.

Hawthorn is a fruit-bearing shrub with a long history as a medicinal substance. Hawthorn uses have included the treatment of digestive ailments, dyspnea, kidney stones, and cardiovascular disorders. Today, hawthorn is used primarily for various cardiovascular conditions. The cardiovascular effects are believed to be the result of positive inotropic activity, ability to increase the integrity of the blood vessel wall and improve coronary blood flow, and positive effects on oxygen utilization. Flavonoid are postulated to account for these effects.

Anti-Hyperlipidemia Effects

A small native European tree, widespread in hedges, along road sides and field boundaries. It has grayish bark, tough, thorny and gnarled branches. The leaves of the hawthorn bush are dark-green and deeply lobed. Clusters of white flowers appear May to June followed by red berries in the autumn.

Hawthorn's health benefits are due to the active flavonoid compounds found in its leaves, berries and blossoms, particularly an thocyanidins and proanthocyanidins. These flavonoid are powerful antioxidants and are responsible for the red-to-blue colors found in hawthorn berries and also blackberries, cherries, blueberries, grapes, and flowers.

Hawthorn berries Lowers blood pressure

Hawthorn berries may also work indirectly by widening blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. As a result, it may assist in stabilizing blood pressure. Hawthorne berries have been widely credited with helping regulate both high and low blood pressure. In addition, they slowly break down cholesterol and fat deposits in the body.

Hawthorn berries Helps prevent and treat atherosclerosis

Shows promise in the treatment of congestive heart failure