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Hawthorn berry (Crataegus)
Heart failure · Blood pressure
Tier 2 — Promising
What it is
Studied in multiple RCTs for mild to moderate heart failure. A Cochrane review found it improved exercise tolerance and reduced breathlessness vs placebo. The large SPICE trial confirmed symptomatic improvement but found no mortality benefit. May interact with cardiac medications (digoxin, beta-blockers) — use under medical supervision.
Efficacy
3/5
Safety
4/5
Research
3/5
Onset
2/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
3/5
Dose
160–900 mg/day hawthorn extract standardised to flavonoids; use under medical supervision for heart conditions
Time of day & tips
Take with food. Use under medical supervision if taking cardiac medications — it can interact with digoxin and beta-blockers. Split into 2–3 daily doses.
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