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English hawthorn

• Hawthorn
• General Information
  Hawthorn is a spiny, flowering shrub or small tree of the rose family. The species of hawthorn discussed here are native to northern European regions and grow throughout the world.
  Common Name(s)
  hawthorn, English hawthorn, harthorne, haw, hawthorne
  Scientific Name(s)
  Crataegus laevigata (also known as Crataegus oxyacantha), Crataegus monogyna
  How is Hawthorn usually used?
  The hawthorn leaf and flower are used to make liquid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients, usually with water and alcohol. Dry extracts can be put into capsules and tablets.
  What is Hawthorn used for?
  Hawthorn fruit has been used for heart disease since the first century. It has also been used for digestive and kidney problems.
• More recently, hawthorn leaf and flower have been used for heart failure, a weakness of the heart muscle that prevents the heart from pumping enough blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to fatigue and limit physical activities.
• Hawthorn is also used for other heart conditions, including symptoms of coronary artery disease (such as angina).