Hawthorn Tea 75g

Description

Hawthorn Tea 75g

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) originates from the rose family. The leaves and flowers are used to create a liquid tincture that improves cardiovascular health (heart health).

Ingredients:

• Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) leaf & flower — this is the listed ingredient for the herbal tea.

• No other ingredients (e.g. fillers, flavours) are listed on the product page, so it appears to be a pure hawthorn herbal blend.

Usage / Dosage Instructions:

From the product pages:

• The tea is described as a “mild herbal tea” intended to support cardiovascular health.

• For the hawthorn tincture (50 ml variant), dosage instructions include: Adults: 10 drops three times daily before meals.

• Also for the tincture: use fewer drops for elderly and children (e.g. over 65: 5 drops; children 2–6 years: 5 drops in ¼ glass water/juice)

• For the herb tea, standard herbal practice (not specific to Phyto) is to steep about 1 teaspoon of dried herb in a cup of boiling water for ~10–15 minutes; drink 1 to 3 cups per day.

Benefits:

Cardiovascular Health

• Heart Failure Support: Studies show hawthorn can improve exercise tolerance, reduce shortness of breath, and ease fatigue in people with mild chronic heart failure. (nih.gov)

• Blood Pressure Regulation: Can help slightly lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation.

• Angina & Chest Pain: May improve blood flow to the heart and reduce symptoms of angina.

Circulation & Vascular Health

• Improves peripheral circulation and reduces vascular resistance.

• Contains flavonoids and procyanidins that protect blood vessels from oxidative stress.

Stress & Sleep

• Mild anxiolytic effects — may reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

• Can support better sleep quality in people with cardiovascular stress.

⚕️ Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory Effects

• Rich in antioxidants that protect heart and blood vessels.

• Reduces inflammation in vascular tissues.

⚠️ Warnings / Contraindications & Interactions:

From general hawthorn and product‑related sources:

• Known hypersensitivity to hawthorn / Crataegus species is a contraindication.

• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding is not well established; many sources recommend avoiding use during pregnancy.

• Hawthorn can interact with heart / cardiovascular medications (e.g. digoxin, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives) — may potentiate or interfere with effects.

• Hawthorn may slow blood clotting, so caution when used alongside anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents.

• Most side effects are mild: dizziness, nausea, fatigue, palpitations, headache, gastrointestinal upset.

• For tinctures, Phyto Force’s general leaflet says: when first using a tincture, try a few drops to test for allergy.

• Because tinctures contain alcohol, those sensitive to alcohol should use caution or dilute.

• Stop use before surgery due to possible effects on clotting.

Brief history on Hawthorn:

Botanical & General Info

• Scientific Name: Crataegus monogyna (Common hawthorn), also Crataegus laevigata in some regions.

• Family: Rosaceae (rose family).

• Common Names: Hawthorn, Maybush, Quickthorn.

• Origin: Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; now grown worldwide.

• Plant Description: Small tree or shrub with thorny branches, lobed leaves, white or pink flowers in spring, and red berries (haws) in autumn.

Historical Use

• Traditional Use: Used for centuries in European folk medicine as a heart tonic.

• Medicinal Applications: Historically employed for heart failure, palpitations, chest pain, edema, and high blood pressure.

• Folk Beliefs: Considered protective; often planted near homes for health and well-being.

Active Compounds

• Flavonoids: Hyperoside, vitexin, rutin — antioxidant and cardiovascular protective properties.

• Oligomeric Procyanidins: Improve blood vessel function and support heart health.

• Triterpene acids & phenolic compounds: Contribute to vasodilation and anti-inflammatory effects.

⚕️ Modern Uses

• Cardiovascular Support: Mild heart failure, high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmias.

• Circulation: Improves peripheral circulation and reduces blood pressure.

• Anxiety & Sleep: Some studies suggest mild anxiolytic effects.

• Antioxidant: Protects heart and blood vessels from oxidative stress.

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