1.Sources and Habitat

Hawthorn (Crataegus species ) is a small tree or shrub and a member of the rose family. It was hung over the doorway in the Middle Ages to prevent the entry of evil spirits. By the early 1800s, American doctors recognized the herb's medicinal properties and began using it to treat circulatory disorders and respiratory illnesses.

2.Descriptions and Specifications of Product

Content Specifications: Vitexin-2-0-rhamnoside 1.8% by HPLC

Vitexin-2-0-rhamnoside

Molecular Formula: C₂₇H₃₀O₁₀

Molecular Mass:587.5

CAS NO:84603-61-2 

Constitutional Formula:

 

3. Indications and Uses

hawthorn is claimed to maintain healthy collagen matrices of arterial walls so that the vessels remain elastic.It is used to normalize heart rhythm, reduce the likelihood and severity of angina attacks, and prevent cardiac complications in elderly patients with influenza and pneumonia.