Hawthorn berry - Botanical Heart Tonic
Hawthorn berry also known
as the botanical heart tonic was popular with
the ancient Greeks. It was traditionally used to treat high and low
blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart pain and atherosclerosis.
Native Americans look to the Hawthorn berry for its therapeutic effect on
rheumatism and digestive difficulties.
Applications for Hawthorn berry include Angina,
irregular heartbeat, blood pressure disorders, congestive heart
failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, high cholesterol,
nervous disorders, insomnia, Reynaud's syndrome and sore throat.
The
cardio tonic properties of Hawthorn berry are well documented. The flavonoid
content of Hawthorn berry has been clinically proven to dilate
peripheral and coronary blood vessels, alleviating hypertension
and angina. Experimental studies have found that Hawthorn berry works
in three important ways: eases blood flow, lowers blood pressure
and strengthens heart muscle. One of the most desirable benefits
of Hawthorn berry is it's cardio protective role. In addition, Hawthorn
berry has the ability to lower serum cholesterol levels and prevent cholesterol
deposits from accumulating in arteries. It is an extremely valuable
therapeutic agent for the early stages of congestive heart failure
and arrhythmias.
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