Hawthorne Berry
Hawthorne berry is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments. The leaves, berries, and flowers of hawthorn are used to make medicine. Hawthorn contains flavonoids, which have antioxidant effects and improve blood circulation. Hawthorn berry is used to treat heart failure, chest pain, blood circulation problems, high blood pressure, anxiety, and many other conditions.
Studies show that hawthorn berry is used as a combination drug to treat heart failure. Trials conducted on patients with heart failure found that those who took hawthorn berry extract had fewer symptoms. Hawthorn berry was also found to reduce the risk of sudden death due to heart-related issues.
Multiple studies have suggested hawthorn berry may have beneficial effects without severe adverse effects in people with heart failure. However, more studies are needed to understand this benefit of the hawthorn berry. Hawthorn preparations are generally well tolerated and noted that adverse effects were significantly lower in treatment. Side effects from consuming hawthorn berries tend to be mild. They often include sweating, headaches, sleepiness, palpitations, mild rash, agitation, and gastrointestinal effects. The recommended dosage of hawthorn extract is 160-1200 mg by mouth daily. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for you.
Sources:
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-527/hawthorn
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/hawthorn-uses-and-risks
- https://www.rxlist.com/hawthorn/supplements.htm
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-733/hawthorn-berry-oral/details
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249900/
