What are the Benefits of Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is an herbal medicine that directly benefits the workings of the heart. Hawthorn dilates blood vessels, increases the heart’s energy supply and improves the heart’s pumping ability. The reason behind Hawthorn’s effectiveness is an abundant supply of compounds called flavonoids which function as potent antioxidants. Hawthorn widens arteries by interfering with the workings of an enzyme called ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme), which constricts blood vessels. By increasing blood flow to the arteries, Hawthorn is an excellent herbal remedy for people who suffer from angina or high blood pressure. Hawthorn can be used by people who suffer from mild congestive heart failure as this herbal medicine blocks enzymes that weaken the heart muscle. Several studies have shown that Hawthorn is effective to treat cardiac arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat. People who suffer from shortness of breath and fatigue due to heart failure reported that these symptoms improved dramatically with
