Hawthorn leaf 1:2
Botanical name: Crataegus species
Common name: Hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry
Plant part: Leaf
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Weekly Dosage (mL): 15-50mL
Actions: Antioxidant, Astringent, Cardioprotective, Cardiotonic, Hypotensive
Main indication: Cardiovascular conditions, Cardiovascular protection
Drug Interactions: Digoxin & other cardiac glycosides - Increased inotropic and other cardiovascular activity, possibly requiring dosage reduction
Hypotensive drugs - Increased hypotensive effect possible with large doses of Hawthorn
Article: Cardiovascular benefits of Hawthorn (2011), High doses of Hawthorn in congestive heart failure (2003), Lack of interaction of Hawthorn with digoxin (2003), Hawthorn and congestive heart failure (2001)