Hawthorn berry P.E.
Botanical Source: Crataegus oxycantha L.
Used Part: Fruit
Specification: Berry Hydro-Alcoholic Extract: 10:1 TLC;
Leaf Extract: Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside 2%HPLC.
Appearance: Brown-Red
Test Method: TCL
Bulk density: 0.45g/mL
Moisture: <0.5%
Ash: <0.5%
Description:
Hawthorn (Crataegus) is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. Hawthorn belongs to Rosaceae Family, genus Cratacegus and is a kind of deciduous shrub. Its fruiting period is around August to October. It is widely cultivated in China, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi and so on.
Hawthorn is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. It is also used to treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure,
Function:
1. Protect against heart disease
2. Control high blood pressure and high cholesterol;
3. Treat irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure; Anti-tumors;
4. Treating HIV- aids
Application:
1 .Pharmaceuticals
2. Functional food
Hawthorn berry P.E. is a standardized extract derived from Crataegus species via ethanol extraction and spray drying. It contains bioactive flavonoids like vitexin and hyperoside. CAS: 84650-08-2. Molecular formula varies by composition.
Contraindicated with digoxin without medical supervision. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain polyphenol stability.