Hawthorne

Research indicates that Hawthorne contains strong anti-oxidant chemicals which collect in the heart, increasing blood flow to the heart muscles, mildly dilating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, reducing strain on the heart, and helping it to use oxygen more efficiently.

Hawthorne is most commonly used for cardiac weakness, angina, heart murmurs, respiratory inefficiency, hardening of the arteries, hypertension, and other conditions related to the circulatory system. Hawthorne has also been studied for its stabilizing effects on cartilage, and may be helpful for some types of arthritis.