Studio : Botanic Choice Publisher : Botanic Choice Binding : Health and Beauty Product Description Hawthorn's Traditional Herbal Use Over the centuries, hawthorn berry was used for a variety of health concerns: digestive, kidney and even anxiety. It is its ability to support heart health, however, that has made hawthorn supplements popular today, specifically to support the walls of blood vessels. It delivers trace amounts of phytonutrients such as anthocyanidins, proanthocyanidins, and antioxidants for good heart health. The parts used include the leaves, twigs, spines, and flowers. Hawthorn berry was included in the U. S. Pharmacopeia until the 1930s and it has been the subject of numerous studies since then. Today, hawthorn berry tablets and hawthorn berry supplements are widely available at reputable health retailers. Hawthorn's Chemical Composition Constituents of hawthorn include trace amounts of naturally occurring flavonoids, triterpenes, chlorogenic acid, saponins, phenolic acids, choline, lecithin, vitamins B-1 and B-2 along with Vitamin C. 0
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