Herbal Information for Organic Hawthorn Berries in Whole Form
Common Name: Hawthorn Berries
Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna
Channels/Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Pin Yin Name: Shan Zha
Other Names: Hawthorn Fruit, Hawthorne Berry, May Flower, Whitehorn
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Whole Berry
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: Croatia
Brand: Starwest Botanicals
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. If taken in excess may cause sweating, nausea, and dizziness.
Additional Information on Hawthorn Fruit
- Benefits the Cardiovascular System
- Supports Digestive Health
- Promotes Respiratory Health
- Temporary Relief of Anxiety
- Aids in promoting Natural Sleep
Naturally occurring compounds: Bioflavonoids, Proanthocyanidins, Antioxidants
Product Properties: Sour, Sweet, Slightly Warm
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About Starwest Botanicals Quality Control
Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes:
• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor.
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity.
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash.
Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements
Laboratory Analysis
Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification.
Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory, but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb.
References
https://www.thealternativedaily.com/health-benefits-of-hawthorn-berries/
https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/hawthorn-berry/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hawthorn-berry-benefits#1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249900/
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p465.html
http://alternativehealing.org/shan_zha.htm
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/ShanZha.html
