Hawthorn Leaf Flower vs Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hawthorn Leaf Flower

Crataegus laevigata

Cardiovascular

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

Crataegus oxyacantha

Cardiovascular

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hawthorn Leaf Flower

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Woodland European hawthorn species leaf and flower preparation with stronger flavonoid content than berry, used specifically for mild cardiac conditions.

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

Active Compounds

hyperoside, vitexin, vitexin-2-rhamnoside, rutin, procyanidins

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

Traditional Uses

Heart weakness and cardiac tonic in European folk medicine, Mild hypertension, Atherosclerosis prevention, Anxiety with heart palpitations

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

Modern Uses

Cardiac tonic, Antihypertensive, Anxiolytic, Anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

160-900mg standardized extract (1.8% vitexin-2-rhamnoside or 10% procyanidins) daily

300-900mg standardized extract 3x daily

Contraindications

Digoxin, Antihypertensives, Pregnancy in large doses

Cardiac medications interaction, Hypotension with medications

Side Effects

Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations with excessive use

GI upset, Headache, Dizziness

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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