Hawthorn is used as a natural approach to heart disease. Many studies have shown that Hawthorn is used to protect the heart and vascular system through dilation of the veins and arteries, regulation of heart rate, and lowering of cholesterol levels.

The berries contain flavonoids, which are secondary metabolites that provide the body with protection against parasites and diseases and are more commonly known for their antioxidant activities. Though berries typically have been used in traditional herbal preparations, modern phytomedicinal extracts also use leaves.

The discovery that flavonoid complexes, in particular, vitexin, were responsible for cardiac actions attributed to the plant, extracts that combines these achieve the highest concentration of these active constituents. That is why Neway’s Hawthorn incorporates 90 percent flavonoids unlike other products, which only have a potency ranges from 2 to 12 percent.

Approved in Germany for Treatment
Used in European herbal medicine for centuries to promote healthy heart and circulatory systems, hawthorn extracts have demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities as well as the ability to dilate blood vessels, including those supplying the heart. Studies have found that hawthorn can improve the function of the heart muscle, increase blood flow to the heart, lower blood pressure, promote regular heart rhythm, and lower cholesterol levels. It also has been shown to improve the symptoms of heart failure, such as fatigue and shortness of breath. Hawthorn extract has been approved in Germany for the treatment of mild to moderate symptoms of chronic heart failure (also known as congestive heart failure).