{"product_id":"φυτικό-εκχύλισμα-crategus-hawthorn-κράταιγος","title":"Herbal extract Crataegus \/ Hawthorn \/ Crataegus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTINCTURE FROM A COMBINATION OF HERBAL EXTRACTS BASED ON HAWTHORN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn has many therapeutic applications for the human body and more\nspecifically for the cardiovascular system. One of these applications is the\nmanagement of blood pressure. Parts of the herb, such as the fruit, contain\nantioxidants that have the ability to relax and dilate\nblood vessels, which lowers high blood pressure and can\nprovide relief from symptoms such as palpitations. The\ncardioprotective role of the plant does not stop there, as it can help\nwith arrhythmia, heart failure, hypotension and protection\nagainst arteriosclerosis.\nIn addition, hawthorn acts as a natural sedative and helps combat anxiety,\nnervousness and insomnia. It also contributes to reducing total\ncholesterol and LDL and significantly improves memory.\nIn recent years China, France and Germany have included hawthorn\nin their pharmacopoeia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF HAWTHORN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn, Crataegus oxyacantha, belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a deciduous plant that grows as a shrub or small tree. The trunk of the plant reaches 10 centimeters in thickness and, like the branches, bears thorns 1–3 centimeters long. Its dense foliage consists of smooth, lobed, dark green leaves, which take on various shades of red in autumn. In May and June it produces fragrant white flowers, and in autumn it is covered with ripe, spherical red fruits.\nHawthorn is a slow-growing plant that can reach 10 meters in height and live for hundreds of years. It is resistant to drought and low temperatures, and is often found growing in mountainous areas. Its growth is favored by sunlight and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that hawthorn took its name from the Greek word “kratos,” meaning\u003cbr\u003e“strong,” referring to the sturdy trunk of the plant. Hawthorn wood\u003cbr\u003ewas used for its strength by the Teutons and the Germans, who in the 2nd century BC exploited it as a raw material\u003cbr\u003efor making tools. In addition, various peoples incorporated its fruits into\u003cbr\u003etheir diet, either raw or cooked.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, the herb became known for its therapeutic\u003cbr\u003evalue and was consumed for cardiovascular diseases. Thus, it acquired the\u003cbr\u003ename “the food of the heart.” At the same time, thanks to the legend that Christ’s crown\u003cbr\u003ewas made from the thorny branches of the plant, hawthorn was\u003cbr\u003ealso known as “Christ’s thorn.” For this reason, it became a symbol of sacrifice and\u003cbr\u003eprotection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROPERTIES - BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn has many therapeutic applications for the human body and more specifically for the cardiovascular system. One of these applications is the management of blood pressure. Parts of the herb, such as the fruit, contain antioxidants that have the ability to relax and dilate blood vessels, which lowers high blood pressure and can provide relief from symptoms such as palpitations. The cardioprotective role of the plant does not stop there, as it can help with arrhythmia, heart failure, hypotension and protection against arteriosclerosis.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, hawthorn acts as a natural sedative and addresses anxiety, nervousness and insomnia. It also helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL and significantly improves memory.\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years China, France and Germany have incorporated hawthorn into their pharmacopoeia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHINESE MEDICINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn, known as Shan Zha, dissolves stagnant undigested food. It acts on\u003cbr\u003evisceral fat, tones the blood and maintains the movement of vital energy Qi.\u003cbr\u003eIn China, the bright red berries of hawthorn were first used in 659 AD for the “treatment of dysentery”, as mentioned in the Tang\u003cbr\u003eMateria Medica - Tang Ben Cao, the first known official pharmacopoeia in the\u003cbr\u003eworld. Hawthorn berries are also excellent for uplifting the spirit and protecting the nervous system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol (in variable ratios 50%-90%), flowers, leaves, fruits of hawthorn. Drinkable, natural extract from mother tincture (D1).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF HAWTHORN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main constituents of the plant are: Flavonoids, triterpenoids, ursolic acid,\u003cbr\u003ecorosolic acid, monoterpenoids, organic acids, lignans, phenolic compounds\u003cbr\u003esuch as rutin, chlorogenic acid, isoq uercetin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE                                                                                                                                           \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 30 drops diluted in 1\/2 glass of water\u003cbr\u003e- 1–2 times a day for a specific period of time or according to the instructions\u003cbr\u003eof your doctor or pharmacist.\u003cbr\u003e- 20 minutes before food\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The consumption of the tincture should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003cbr\u003e- If you are taking medication, consult your doctor\u003cbr\u003ebefore use.\u003cbr\u003e- Combining and mixing herbs is allowed only after consulting a doctor or\u003cbr\u003epharmacist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The content of this text is for informational purposes only and in no case\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ereplaces medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"50ml with a dropper","offer_id":41680979624118,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml with cap","offer_id":41680979656886,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8775\/0070\/products\/Z7N_1841-Edit.jpg?v=1697897032","url":"https:\/\/ivgerinospharmacy.com\/en\/products\/herbal-extract-crategus-hawthorn-crataegus","provider":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}