Hawthorn Extract: The Secret of a Multifunctional Natural Phytonutrient

Hawthorn extract refers to the natural plant extract with medicinal value extracted from the fruit of Hawthorn . Hawthorn is a common fruit tree, mainly distributed in northern and northeast my country. Its fruit is conical or oblong, and its appearance is red or yellowish brown. The fruit of hawthorn is rich in various nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, a large amount of organic acids, protein, fat, minerals and so on. The preparation of hawthorn extract usually adopts water extraction or alcohol extraction. The water extraction method is to slice the hawthorn fruit into slices, soak in water, heat and boil, then concentrate, and finally obtain the water-extracted hawthorn extract. The alcohol extraction method is to chop the hawthorn fruit and soak it in organic solvents such as ethanol or acetone, extract and concentrate for many times, and finally obtain the alcohol-extracted hawthorn extract. Both extraction methods can effectively retain the active components in hawthorn. Hawthorn extract has various medicinal effects. It is rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, has a strong antioxidant effect, can scavenge free radicals, and protect cells from oxidative damage. In addition, hawthorn extract also has the functions of lowering blood fat, inhibiting platelet aggregation, enhancing myocardial contractility, lowering blood pressure, etc., and has certain effects on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Hawthorn extract can also regulate blood sugar, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, eliminate accumulated food, etc., and has a good health care effect on the digestive system. In addition, hawthorn extract also has various pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immune enhancement. Hawthorn extract can be used in pharmaceuticals, health care products, cosmetics and food and other fields. In the field of pharmaceuticals, hawthorn extracts can be prepared into capsules, tablets, oral liquids, injections, etc., for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, digestive system diseases, etc. In the field of health products, hawthorn extracts can be made into tablets, granules, oral liquids, etc., for cardiovascular health, blood lipid regulation, and blood sugar reduction. In the field of cosmetics, hawthorn extract can be used in skin care products, and has the functions of whitening, anti-aging, moisturizing and so on. In the field of food, hawthorn extract can be added to beverages, pastries, jams, etc. to enhance the nutritional value of the product. In general, hawthorn extract is a natural plant extract with rich nutrition and various medicinal effects. It has preventive and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases, digestive system diseases, etc., and can be used in medicines, health products, It has broad application prospects in the fields of cosmetics and food.