hawthorn, an herbal product taken from a bush or tree found throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used for poor circulation, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, high blood lipids, and high blood pressure. Several studies have shown beneficial effects of hawthorn in heart failure; there are insufficient reliable data for its other uses. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children. It is also contraindicated in those with known hypersensitivity to this herb or other members of the Rosaceae family.
