Hawthorn (Common)
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Hawthorn (Common)
Crataegus monogyna
Leaves, flowers, fruit
Nervous conditions related to the heart
Increases force of contraction of the heart, whilst slowing the rate. Used as a traditional remedy for high blood pressure. Anxiety can produce overstimulation of the ‘fight or flight response’ causing an increase in heart rate. Major pharmacologically active components are believed to be flavonoids.