Ask A Healer Healthy Heart Series

Health Benefits of Supplementing
with the Hawthorn Herb
© Neva J Howell, all rights reserved
Unclogging arteries naturally

This is part of a cardiovascular health series on the properties of an herb considered a superior tonic for the heart, the hawthorn herb.

On this page, we are listing part of the cardiovascular health benefits that may be derived by supplementation with herat-healthy herbs such as hawthorn.

If you've arrived here directly, please start with part one on the heart-healthy properties of hawthorn herb


Hawthorn Herb Cardiovascular Health Benefits (partial list):

1. Improved circulation
2. Normalization of heart action
3. Increased strength of heart contractions
4. Helps to prevent arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
5. Natural diuretic
6. Inhibits free radical formation
7. Promotes healthy blood pressure
8. Promotes healthy cholesterol levels

In addition to all the wonderful cardiovascular strengthening and antiarrhythmic properties of the hawthorn herb, it has also been studies in those with congestive heart failure with benefits reported including increased ejection fraction, the ability to exercise for longer periods of time and a lessening of some of the symptoms of congestive heart failure. Hawthorn is also beneficial for vision issues including glaucoma.

Part Four on our Hawthorn Series: Long Term Use / Drug Interactions


Heart Health Disclaimer: If you have been diagnosed with any condition concerning the heart, including but not limited to high cholesterol, heart murmer, mitral valve prolapse, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia or coronary heart disease, consult with a qualified specialist in the cardiovascular field.

Supplementation with cardiac tonics and heart-healthy herbs, in particular the hawthorn herb, have been studied and the reports are very positive but you need to be careful when adding anything, even something natural, to an already established cardiovascular health regimen.