What is Hawthorn Extract 20:1?
Hawthorn Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Hawthorn Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Hawthorn Extract 20:1 used for? Hawthorn (Crataegus) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for cardiovascular health and circulation support due to its content of flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins. With its standardized 20:1 content, it provides a consistent component source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, standardized extracts (fruit/leaf/flower), and teas.
Benefits and Main Uses of Hawthorn Extract 20:1
- Heart and Circulation Support: Used to support cardiovascular health; improvements have been reported in placebo-controlled studies for symptoms of mild heart failure. The EMA/HMPC monograph is for traditional use only (traditionally).
- Blood Pressure Support: Meta-analyses have shown it significantly reduces systolic blood pressure; it is used to support blood pressure and circulatory balance.
- Antioxidant and Vascular Protection: Thanks to its flavonoid and proanthocyanidin content, it exhibits antioxidant, vasodilatory, and endothelial protective effects.
- Traditional Heart Tonic Use: Traditionally used as a plant that strengthens the heart (heart tonic) (traditionally).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins it contains support heart function and circulation by exhibiting vasodilatory, positive inotropic, and antioxidant effects.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mixture/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
The current Turkish Food Codex Plant List should be used to determine the status of this plant's use in dietary supplements. The part used: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch should be used for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Hawthorn Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not aim to diagnose or treat diseases.