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Scientific NameCrataegus pinnatifida
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FlavonoidsTannins
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History
Hawthorn has been used in traditional medicine since the first century AD. The Greek herbalist Dioscorides wrote about its health benefits. In European folk medicine, it was known as a symbol of hope and used for heart ailments.
Traditional Usage
Hawthorn berries, leaves, and flowers are used to support cardiovascular health. It helps strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation, and regulate blood pressure. Traditionally used for angina, heart failure, and irregular heartbeat.