Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry vs Hawthorn Berry Chinese

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

Crataegus oxyacantha

Cardiovascular

Hawthorn Berry Chinese

Crataegus pinnatifida

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hawthorn Berry Chinese

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

TCM digestive herb used to dissolve food stagnation, especially from meat and fatty foods, and improve cardiovascular function. Different species from European hawthorn.

Active Compounds

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

vitexin, hyperoside, oligomeric proanthocyanidins, ursolic acid

Traditional Uses

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

Dissolve meat and fatty food stagnation, Improve cardiovascular function, Lower blood pressure, Activate blood circulation

Modern Uses

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

Digestive enzyme support, Cardiovascular tonic, Cholesterol reduction, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

300-900mg standardized extract 3x daily

9-15g dried berry or 300-600mg extract daily

Contraindications

Cardiac medications interaction, Hypotension with medications

Avoid on empty stomach, Avoid in spleen Qi deficiency

Side Effects

GI upset, Headache, Dizziness

GI irritation on empty stomach, Hyperacidity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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