Hawthorn Fruit (Crataegi fructus) 3gr #20

Instruction for Hawthorn Fruit

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Composition

In 1 liter of tincture, 100 g of crushed fruit and 70% ethyl alcohol (up to 1 liter).
In 1 tablet, 100 mg of dry fruit extract.

Form of issue

Tincture in vials.
Lozenges.
Extract liquid for oral administration.
Vegetable raw in packs.

pharmachologic effect

Cardiotonic, sedative.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Fruits contain triterpene compounds, amino acids, carotene, flavonoids (hyperoside, quercetin), ascorbic acid, organic acids, microelements Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn, vitenexin, fatty oil. Useful properties of hawthorn fruit are the ability to exercise cardiotonic (tone the heart muscle and enhance its contractions, at the same time, reduce excitability), sedative and spasmolytic action, normalize vascular tone and increase blood circulation, which allows using it in the treatment of heart diseases. In addition, it exhibits hypotensive action and normalizes the coagulability. It was also found that hawthorn preparations improve the supply of oxygen to the neurons of the brain.
Cardiotonic and spasmolytic properties are due to the content of triterpene compounds and flavonoids. Triterpene compounds also have an anti-atherosclerotic effect. Having high efficiency and low toxicity, the drugs are widely used in the therapy of many conditions, including in children. They are indicated for vegetoneurosis, tachycardia, arteriosclerosis of vessels, hypertension, insomnia, menopausal disorders. Drugs reduce the excitability of the central nervous system, while not having a general depressant effect and increase the sensitivity of the heart muscle to cardiac glycosides.

Pharmacokinetics

There is no information.

Indications for use

    astheno-neurotic states with cardialgia;
    functional heart disease;
    climacteric syndrome;
    tachycardia;
    secondary hypertension;
    cardialgia.

Contraindications for hawthorn fruit

    hypersensitivity;
    age up to 12 years;
    pregnancy;
    lactation.
With caution is prescribed for diseases of the liver and brain, craniocerebral trauma, alcoholism.

Side effects

    hives;
    itching;
    tremor;
    dizziness;
    with prolonged use of a bradycardia;
    a decrease in blood pressure;
    drowsiness.

Hawthorn fruit, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

How to take the fruits of hawthorn? It depends on the form of the drug.
Ready tincture of hawthorn is prescribed by adults for 20-30 drops up to 4 times a day. The drug is taken before meals. Treatment is appointed for 25-30 days.
Children from 12 years - 10 drops, which are diluted in 0.25 glasses of water, take 3 times a day the same course.
It should be remembered that the alcohol content in a single dose for adults is 0.45 g, and for children 0.23 g. During treatment, care must be taken when driving a vehicle.
The extract of hawthorn fruits in tablets is used 1-2 tablets 3 times a day, dissolving in the mouth. The course of treatment is up to 1 month. Repeated course appoints a doctor. Applicable only in adults.
Infusion of hawthorn fruit is prepared from prepackaged medicinal raw materials. To do this, take 1 tablespoon. crushed fruits, pour a glass of boiling water. Insist should be 30-40 minutes. After straining take before meals 30-50 ml 3 times a day.
Broth of hawthorn fruit is also prepared independently: 1 tablespoon of fruit is poured with 1 glass of water, heated on a water bath for 15 minutes. After cooling, filter, bring the volume of water to 200 ml. Take 100 ml 2 times a day.

Overdose

Overdosing manifests as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, CNS depression, slowing of the pulse, lowering of blood pressure. Treatment consists in washing the stomach, taking activated charcoal.

Interaction

Strengthening cardiotonic action is noted with the simultaneous appointment of cardiac glycosides. The use of beta-blockers increases the hypotensive effect. It is not recommended to use cisapride and antiarrhythmics of the III class.

Terms of sale

To buy Hawthorn fruit the prescription is not needed.

Storage conditions

Temperature up to 25 ° С.
Shelf life - 3 years.

Reviews of Hawthorn Fruit

The use of hawthorn fruits is indicated in vegetative disorders, spasms of cerebral vessels, accompanied by headaches, arrhythmias, nervousness and anxiety. The fruits of hawthorn contain a large amount of magnesium, so its use for headaches and heart failure is justified. Hawthorn preparations are used alone and with other herbs. So, it is a part of the Morpheus diet, Phytosedan collection, Antisress, Novo-Passit.
Reviews about the drug is not very much. Those who took this medication note a calming effect, a reduction in tachycardia and arrhythmia attacks. All patients had a better sleep, pain in the heart area disappeared.
    "... Assigned with atrial fibrillation in addition to antiarrhythmic drug. Took a month. It became much easier - for a month there were no seizures, the pressure decreased slightly, it became easier to breathe. "
    "... Trouble paroxysmal tachycardia and I was prescribed tincture. I drank a month, then I took a break and continued treatment with a decoction, which I cooked myself, because alcohol did not tolerate it, it seemed to me that it was exciting. "
    "... At me the initial form of an idiopathic illness or disease, very much helps or assists broth of this plant which I do or make itself".
    "... I took three courses of broth. It helped a lot: shortness of breath, palpitation, pressure normalized. I noticed that my feet and hands did not freeze, which were always cold. "
More often there are reports of the use of complex preparations of plant origin, which includes the fruits of this plant.