A. Vogel Heart Care - 50ml

HAWTHORN

A natural way to reduce heart disease and cardiovascular related conditions... 

Hawthorn is a cardio tonic 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 bioflavonoid.

Hawthorns contains B vitamins especially folic acid, as well as vitamin C, vitexin, rutin, catechina, saponins, and various anthocyanides that provide antioxidants to the body.

Bioflavonoid 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.

Antioxidants help to eliminate harmful toxins from the body and when paired with the vitamin C found in hawthorn's it can be used to boost the immune system by increasing the activity of white blood cells.

One of the most controversial uses for hawthorn is its use to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Many people believe that hawthorn effects hormone levels however, more research is needed to confirm this benefit.

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 – QUICK FACTS

PARTS USED
· Flower, leaf, berry.

APPLICATIONS
· Heart disease, angina, hypotension, hypertension, irregular heartbeat, peripheral vascular disease.

OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· 250-750mg daily, standardized to 2% vitexin. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).

WORKS WELL WITH
· Vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, garlic.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Hawthorn may cause dizziness, headache or low blood pressure.
· Pregnant women should not use hawthorn.
· Individuals who use heart medication or blood pressure regulating medication should use hawthorn with caution.