Description

Hawthorn Leaf Extract Description 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&#**9;-O-rhamnoside, quercetin, and hyperoside. These flavonoids act as potent antioxidants. The hawthorn berry has been recognized as a prime source for advantageous nutrition since the *9th century. Hawthorn berries are native to the Mediterranean region and have been most popular in Europe. Hawthorn extract is commonly used as aroma therapy and is known for its benefits on the circulatory system. Active Ingredient: flavonoids Specification: 2%, 5%, *0% Test Methodï&frac*4;š UV-VIS