Hawthorn.
A review with 54 references covers all aspects of hawthorn, the genus Crataegus, including its traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, and clinical effects. Although the effectiveness of hawthorn on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases has received extensive attention worldwide, further scientific research on various areas such as pharmacokinetics, mechanism of actions will be necessary to ensure its safe and effective usage.
Chang
Qi
Q
School of Pharmacy, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, SAR, PRC.
Zuo
Zhong
Z
Harrison
Francisco
F
Chow
Moses Sing Sum
MS
D027825:Crataegus; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010936:Plant Extracts