Hawthorn (Fruit, Leaf, Flower Extract)
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Crataegus laevigata; Crataegus monogyna; Crataegus oxyacantha; Crataegus pentagyna
- INDICATIONS: Amenorrhea, arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, diuretic, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hypotension, sedative, appetite stimulant, arthritis, enteritis, indigestion, sore throats. Topical: boils, sores and ulcers.
- SYNONYM: Rosaceae
- CLASS: Cardio-stimulant
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Clevidipine, Squill, Vasodilators
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: N/A
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) gives hawthorn a class 1 safety rating, indicating that it is very safe. However, hawthorn should be used with caution in patients with heart disease.
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SKIN.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
RENAL.
RESPIRATORY.
OTHER.
Page last updated 07/31/2023
Symbol key
Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric