Hawthorn Tablets: Functions and Benefits

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I have been feeling a lack of appetite while eating, experiencing a sensation of fullness in the stomach. I would like to eat some hawthorn to aid digestion. What are the functions and benefits of hawthorn slices?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Hawthorn tablets, as a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient, have various significant effects and benefits. Hawthorn tablets are rich in nutrients such as hawthorn acid, lipase, and flavonoids, which can effectively promote digestion, improve appetite, and help regulate gastrointestinal function. The flavonoids in hawthorn tablets can lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, thus helping reduce blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Additionally, hawthorn tablets contain abundant antioxidant substances such as vitamin C and carotene, which can help whiten and moisturize the skin and delay aging. However, please note that although hawthorn tablets are beneficial, due to their high acidity, individuals with weak spleen and stomach should use them cautiously. Moreover, because they contain a certain amount of sugar, diabetic patients should also consume them in moderation.