Product Name: Hawthorn Extract

Latin Name: Crataegus Pinnatifida Bge

Specification: Hawthorn Flavonoids 5%-20%

Test method: UV&HPLC

Part Used: Fruit

Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Intoduction:

This hawthorn extract is received from the leaves of Hawthorn tree (Crataegus pinnatifida), the type of extraction used in the most cases is usual solvent extraction. Packed with numerous nutrients, minerals and healthy natural compounds.

The total flavonoids from Hawhtorn leaves are extracted from dried leaves of Crataegus Pinnatifida Bge. Two plants of Hawthorn genus, rose family. Its major ingredients are vitexin rhamnoside, Hyperoside and oligomeric procyanidins. Pharmacologically it can lower blood pressure. Increase blood flow of coronary artery, decrease lipids in blood, benefit heart and treat arrhythmias.

Hawthorn berries are native to the Mediterranean region and have been most popular in Europe. Hawthorn extract is commonly used as aroma therapy and is known for its benefits on the circulatory system.

Primarily hawthorn berries and hawthorn supplements are known for their ability to enhance metabolism and the utilization of oxygen in the heart. This allows for protection of the arterial walls and dilation of the coronary blood vessels improving the pumping of the heart. This also means that reduced blood pressure occurs as expanded blood vessels allows the blood to move more freely throughout the body. Hawthorn berries also have anti oxidant properties and are a great way to get rid of free radicals that damage cells.

Function:

1.To improve the function of the heart, which will prevent and treat coronary heart disease;

2.Lowering blood pressure,improving metabolic processes and preventing atherosclerosis;

3.Enhancing immunity and the ability of antivirus and infection;

4.Eliminating eyestrain, improving eyesight and delaying cerebral nerve to aging;

5.Softening blood capillary, enhancing the heart function;

6.Improving the urinary system and preventing urinary tract infection.

7.Promote the secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach and promote digestion

Applications:

1. Hawthorn Berry Extract is applied in food field,it is widely used as functional food additive.

2. Hawthorn Berry Extract is applied in health product field, it owns the function of strengthening stomach, promoting digestion and preventing postpartum syndrome.

3. Hawthorn Berry Extract is applied in pharmaceutical field, it is frequently used in treating coronary heart disease and angina pectoris.