Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry vs Czech Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

Crataegus oxyacantha

Cardiovascular

Valeriana officinalis var. bohemia

Nervine

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Czech Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Full spectrum hawthorn product combining leaves, flowers, and berries for maximum cardiovascular benefit.

Central European valerian variety used in Czech and Slovak folk medicine for sleep, anxiety, and nervous conditions.

Active Compounds

oligomeric proanthocyanidins, hyperoside, vitexin-rhamnoside, chlorogenic acid, quercetin

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valeranone, iridoids

Traditional Uses

European cardiac tonic full spectrum, Heart failure support, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis prevention

insomnia remedy in Czech folk medicine, treatment of anxiety and nervous tension, antispasmodic for muscle cramps

Modern Uses

Cardiac insufficiency, Blood pressure regulation, Antioxidant, Coronary blood flow

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

300-900mg standardized extract 3x daily

300-600mg valerianic extract or 4ml tincture at bedtime

Contraindications

Cardiac medications interaction, Hypotension with medications

pregnancy, liver disease, sedative drug interactions

Side Effects

GI upset, Headache, Dizziness

morning drowsiness, headache with large doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E