Hawthorn Berry Extract with Total Flavones 5%~8%

Hawthorn Berry/Leaf Extract

Hawthorn, botanical name Crataegus oxyacantha, grows as a thorny shrub with white and pink flowers and berries in Europe, Western Asia, North America and Northern Africa. Modern medicinal parts used are the leaves and flowers whereas traditional preparations use the fruit. The main active constituents of Hawthorn are flavonoids including oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs), vitexin, vitexin 4'-O-rhamnoside, quercetin, and hyperoside. These flavonoids act as potent antioxidants. 

 

Product name: Hawthorn Berry Extract / Hawthorn Leaf Extract Powder

Part used: leaf and Fruit 

Specification: Hawthorn Flavones 5%~8% 

Active ingredients: Total Flavones

Appearance: Brown fine powder

 

Main function:

1. Improves blood supply to the heart by dilating the coronary blood vessels

2. Inhibits the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), reducing the amount of stress placed on the heart.

3. Improves metabolic processes in the heart

4. Prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

5. Lowers blood pressure 

 

Application:

1. Applied in food field, mainly as a functional food additive, added into a various of food; 

2. Applied in health food field, it can be used in health product as a wide range of raw materials; 
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to treat coronary heart disease, angina cordis, bradycardia and high heart rate arrhythmia.

 

Package: 25kgs drums

Shelf life: Up to 2 years, not opened

Storage conditions: Dry and cool unopened, Avoid direct sunlight