Allium Victorialis vs Hawthorn

Mountain allium from Alpine and Asian highlands used in folk medicine for cardiovascular, digestive, and protective purposes.

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or tree whose berries, leaves, and flowers have been used in European herbal medicine for centuries for cardiovascular health. It is one of the most well-studied herbs for heart failure and is approved by the German Commission E for declining cardiac performance. It is rich in flavonoids and procyanidins.

allicin, flavonoids, adenosine, quercetin

Oligomeric procyanidins, Vitexin, Hyperoside, Quercetin, Epicatechin

protective tonic in Alpine folk medicine, digestive stimulant, cardiovascular remedy

Heart tonic, Digestive aid, Anxiety relief, Blood pressure support, Circulatory tonic

cardiovascular protective, antimicrobial, digestive

Heart failure support (NYHA class II), Hypertension, Angina, Atherosclerosis prevention, Anxiety with cardiac symptoms

5-10g fresh bulb or leaves; or tea of dried material

160-900mg standardized extract (18.75% procyanidins) daily in divided doses

anticoagulants

Concurrent heart medications (monitor closely), Severe cardiac conditions without medical supervision

mild blood thinning

Dizziness, Nausea, GI upset, Sweating, Headache, Palpitations (rare)