Chinese hawthorn | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is traditionally used for digestion and circulation. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Chinese hawthorn
Latin name
Hawthorn pinnatifida
Common names
Chinese hawthorn
foreign names
Hawthorn pinnatifida
The group
Rosaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Rosaceae family, the scientific name Crataegus pinnatifida is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Fruits and leaves
chemical components
Flavonoids and procyanidins
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally used for digestion and circulation.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit and leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may interact with heart and blood pressure medications and is not a substitute for heart medication.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Crataegus pinnatifida are taken into account, with botanically documented propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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