What is hawthorn berry?
Hawthorn berry is the fruit of the Crataegus plant, a small tree or shrub belonging to the rose family. It has been used in traditional European herbal practices for centuries.
What is the difference between hawthorn berry powder and hawthorn extract?
Whole berry powder is made by drying and grinding the fruit, preserving its natural composition. Hawthorn extracts are more concentrated and provide higher levels of naturally occurring plant compounds in a smaller serving.
What compounds are naturally found in hawthorn berries?
Hawthorn berries naturally contain a variety of plant compounds, including flavonoids, oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs), phenolic acids and triterpenes.
Why are there different types of hawthorn supplements?
Some supplements use only the berries, while others use the leaves, flowers or combinations of all three parts of the plant. Concentrated extracts are commonly chosen to provide consistent levels of naturally occurring plant compounds.
What are flavonoids?
Flavonoids are naturally occurring plant compounds found in many fruits, vegetables and herbs. They are widely recognised for their antioxidant properties and contribute to the nutritional profile of plants such as hawthorn berries.
