Product Name: Hawthorn Extract
Latin Name: Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. var.major N. E. Br.
Active Ingredient: Flavones
Type: Herbal Extract
Variety: Hawthorn Extract
Appearance: Brownish yellow powder
Odor & Taste: Characteristic
Part Used: Leaf and berry
Extraction Type: Solvent extraction
Grade: Food grade
Place of Origin: Shaanxi, China
Test Method: UV
Sieve analysis: 100% through 80 mesh Introduction:
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. Functions:
(1) To enrich the blood and invigorate the circulation of blood.
(2) To fight against oxidation and scavenge free radicals.
(3) To reduce the excitability of myocardium and to treat the auricular fibrillation.
(4) To lower blood pressure and blood fat and to protect the pathological changes of main artery as well as to treat atherosclerosis. Usage:
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. Package: Cardboard drum, with double plastic bags inside and one aluminum foil bag outside, 25 kg/drum, or according to customers' requirement.
Storage: Store in a cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.
Validity: Two years if properly stored.
Shelf Life: Two years under well storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.