Does hawthorn help lower blood pressure?
ANSWER
More research is needed. And keep in mind that hawthorn can interact with many different types of blood pressure medications. Always talk to your doctor before you try any supplement, even if it's "natural."
From: Hawthorn
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini on March 26, 2020
SOURCES:
Edwards, J. , July 2012. Phytochemistry
Natural Standard Bottom Line Monograph: "Hawthorn."
Yang, B. , June 2012. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Natural Standard Professional Monograph: "Hawthorn ( )." Crataegus laevigata, C. oxyacantha, C. monogyna, C. pentagyna
National Institutes of Health: "What is heart failure?" "What causes heart failure?"
SOURCES:
Edwards, J. , July 2012. Phytochemistry
Natural Standard Bottom Line Monograph: "Hawthorn."
Yang, B. , June 2012. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Natural Standard Professional Monograph: "Hawthorn ( )." Crataegus laevigata, C. oxyacantha, C. monogyna, C. pentagyna
National Institutes of Health: "What is heart failure?" "What causes heart failure?"
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