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Hawthorn is a small to medium tree from the Rosaceae (or Rose) family. The parts of the plant that are used are the berries, bark, flowers and leaves.

Also known as Haw, Hawthorne, Maybush, Mayflower, Mayhaw, Whitethorn or Quickset.

Health Benefits:

  • may alleviate Angina
  • may help treat and prevent Arrhythmias 
  • may improve the structural integrity of the Collagen content of Arteries
  • may prevent and treat Atherosclerosis
  • may function as Calcium-Channel Blockers
  • may improve blood circulation
  • may alleviate Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by increasing the strength of Cardiac Muscle contractions, increasing Blood Circulation to the Heart and by reducing the resistance to Blood Circulation in peripheral tissue
  • may improve the production of Energy within the Heart and may improve the contractions of the Heart Muscle Wall (the Myocardium), allowing it to more efficiently pump Blood through the body and also protects the Heart against Hypoxia
  • may prevent and treat many Cardiovascular Diseases
  • may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
  • may minimize the Brain damage that occurs after the occurrence of an ischemic Stroke
  • may help to prevent and treat Colitis
  • may alleviate Diarrhea
  • may possess potent Antioxidant properties
  • may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
  • may protect the Heart against Hypoxia
  • may alleviate Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
  • may improve the structural integrity of the body's Collagen content
  • may protect the Bone Marrow from the toxic effects (such as damage to Chromosomes) of exposure to Gamma-Rays

Hawthorn can safely be used by for long periods of time without the risk of toxicity or side effects.

Hawthorn is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.