Hawthorn fruit 30 caps Strengthens the heart and circulatory system.

Contents : 30 gelatin capsules

• Directions for use: 1-2 capsules once a day. Swallow the capsule and drink plenty of water during a meal, do not exceed the dose.
• Storage conditions:  Store in a dry, dark place out of reach of children.
• NOTES: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not for use by pregnant or lactating women or children under 12 years of age.
• The product cannot be used as a substitute for a properly varied diet.

Hawthorn – medicinal properties

The healing properties attributed to hawthorn raw materials include supporting digestion, relieving diarrhea, and improving the functioning of blood vessels. Hawthorn is believed to support the work of the heart muscle and lower blood pressure. Another indication for the use of hawthorn fruit according to folk medicine is insomnia. Due to the substances with antispasmodic effect contained in hawthorn, it is believed that hawthorn preparations  have a relaxing effect  on smooth muscles, which is why they are used in the treatment of diseases of the urinary and respiratory tracts. The use of hawthorn flowers or hawthorn fruit in the appropriate form lowers the level of total cholesterol, which indirectly additionally improves the condition of the circulatory system.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) is one of the plants whose effectiveness in treating heart failure has been confirmed in clinical trials. Patients struggling with this condition experience reduced fatigue and shortness of breath after taking hawthorn preparations. This plant improves the functioning of the heart and the entire circulatory system. The heart is able to pump blood more effectively, which transports various substances to all cells of the body through  blood vessels  . It is believed that taking hawthorn preparations can also lower blood pressure. The results of the studies conducted are not clear. Even if a blood pressure-lowering effect is observed, this effect is usually quite mild. Hawthorn is unlikely to cause a significant drop in blood pressure.

Hawthorn – use

Hawthorn can be used in patients with  heart failure . This is the main indication for taking hawthorn preparations, which has been confirmed by research. As a traditional medicinal product, it is intended to alleviate mild circulatory system complaints. Herbal medicines containing hawthorn inflorescence can therefore be taken by patients complaining of a feeling of palpitations or heart disorders caused by nervousness. Proponents of folk medicine believe that hawthorn also lowers blood pressure and  cholesterol levels .

Preparations supporting the heart  can be taken without consulting a doctor, but only if the patient suffers from serious cardiovascular diseases. In these patients, only a doctor should make the decision about the possible introduction of hawthorn preparations  as a treatment support. Supplements can be taken as part of the diet. However, they can provide vitamins, minerals and other substances that support the body’s work. Preparations containing hawthorn should be taken for at least several weeks. They rarely cause side effects. After taking preparations made from hawthorn flowers or fruit, mild stomach problems may occur. Dizziness, headaches or chest palpitations rarely occur.

Patients taking cardiac glycosides and  blood pressure lowering drugs  should consult a doctor before taking an additional preparation affecting the heart. Although the discussed plant is considered safe, it is not recommended for pregnant women or breastfeeding women. This is due to the lack of data on the possible effect on the developing child.