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HAWTHORN
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
A natural way to reduce
heart disease and
cardiovascular related
conditions ... |
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HAWTHORN |
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Hawthorn berry is a
well known cardio
support herb |
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Hawthorn is a
cardiotonic herb
which means that it
supports the
functioning of the
heart and vascular
system. It is a
unique herb because
it can be used for
both high and low
blood pressure. Its
blood pressure
regulating effect is
mediated by several
components of the
herb. Hawthorn,
especially the
berries, contains
bioflavinoids. |
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Bioflavinoids repair
damaged vessels and
dilate vessels in
the heart and
extremities.
This regulates blood
pressure and also
improves heart pain
(angina) and leg
pain (peripheral
vascular disease)
that are due to lack
of blood flow.
Hawthorn also
influences the
angiotensin-converting
enzyme, an enzyme
that regulates blood
pressure by
balancing the amount
of fluid in the
vessels. Other
antioxidants in
hawthorn, called
proanthocyanidins,
decrease spasms in
the blood vessels
and reduce the build
up of plaque in the
arteries.
Finally hawthorn
improves heart
functioning without
altering the amount
of blood going
through the heart.
This makes hawthorn
a good choice for
the treatment of
mild heart failure.
Hawthorn supplements
are found as loose
herb, encapsulated
herb, tincture and
liquid extract.
Hawthorn products
should be
standardized as an
assurance that they
contain hawthorn and
that there are some
active ingredients
present at the time
of processing.
Hawthorn can be
found in combination
products for
cardiovascular
health.
Everyone who takes
hawthorn should
watch for signs of
low blood pressure
such as faintness,
dizziness and
headache. Due
to hawthorn’s
cardiovascular
effects, individuals
who use heart
medication or blood
pressure regulating
medication should
use hawthorn with
caution.
Pregnant women due
to the risk of
hypotension should
not use hawthorn. |
Hawthorn
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QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Flower,
leaf, berry. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Heart
disease,
angina,
hypotension,
hypertension,
irregular
heartbeat,
peripheral
vascular
disease. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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250-750mg
daily,
standardized
to 2%
vitexin.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin E,
coenzyme
Q10, garlic.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Hawthorn may
cause
dizziness,
headache or
low blood
pressure.
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Pregnant
women should
not use
hawthorn.
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Individuals
who use
heart
medication
or blood
pressure
regulating
medication
should use
hawthorn
with
caution. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
products. Click here
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copyright National Nutrition
2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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