Overview
Crataegus for mild heart failure and BP support.
- Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
- Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
- Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
- Standardized extract capsule
- Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
- Powdered whole herb
- Traditional decoction or tea
Mechanism of action
Oligomeric procyanidins inhibit PDE3, improve coronary flow.
- · Oligomeric procyanidins inhibit PDE3, improve coronary flow
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Hawthorn Berry supports endothelial function, lipid profile, or blood-pressure regulation in cardiovascular trials.
Evidence-based benefits
Improves CHF symptoms
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Headache
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Bleeding disorders
- ·Warfarin, DOACs, antiplatelets, NSAIDs (additive bleeding risk)
- ·Discuss stopping ≥2 weeks before scheduled surgery.
Supplement interactions
- Omega-3Anti-inflammatory cardiovascular synergy.
- CoQ10Supports mitochondrial energetics in cardiac tissue.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Hawthorn for chronic heart failure
Pittler MH, et al.
14 RCTs
Improved exercise tolerance and symptoms in CHF.
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