BOTANICAL IDENTITY
The right name is the first step.
Also known as: No synonyms listed.
A common name and photograph do not guarantee identification. Check the botanical name and part indicated on a traceable product.
An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.
01 · UNDERSTAND
Properties & uses.
Mild stress and sleep
Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Read the sourcePalpitations associated with nervousness
Only after medical exclusion of heart disease.
Read the sourceThe traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.
02 · UNDERSTAND THE ACTION
How does the plant act?
C. pentagyna has been the subject of species-specific vascular research. It examines how chemical fractions act on experimental tissues, while the EMA traditional framework concerns the hawthorn leaves and flowers group. Relaxation of an isolated artery is not proof of treatment of hypertension with an infusion.
Constituents to know.
Their presence and quantity depend on the plant part and preparation.
- Polyphenols
- Fractions studied contain chlorogenic acids and epicatechin, among others. Their profile depends on the part and solvent.Read the reference
Experimental vascular relaxation
The studies explore the contribution of nitric oxide and other pathways to relaxation. This mechanism has not been demonstrated as a clinical benefit of a C. pentagyna preparation.
Read the referenceWhat this means for preparation.
Do not combine fruit results with those for leaves and flowers: the medicinal part in this profile remains that in the monograph.
03 · EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE
What the research shows.
A laboratory or animal result alone does not demonstrate a benefit in humans. Each result must be read alongside the preparation studied and its limitations.
Leaves, flowers and fruits studied separately
- Type of research
- Preclinical pharmacological work on vascular tissues
- Preparation concerned
- Ethyl acetate fractions of several parts of C. pentagyna.
- Observed results
- Vasorelaxant effects have been observed with certain fractions.
- Limitations to consider
- Laboratory extraction and isolated tissues; no equivalence with herbal tea, no quantified human effect recognized here. An erratum is noted in the bibliographic record.
What can we take from this?
Inclusion in the EMA group does not turn this study into specific evidence against stress, insomnia or palpitations. No cardiovascular treatment should be replaced on this basis.
Documentary review dated 09/10/2026. The references remain available to check the context.
04 · CHOOSE A PREPARATION
One plant, several preparations.
Only forms documented in this profile’s sources are presented.
InfusionLeaves with flowers · Route: oral
Preparation described in the shared monograph.
Please note: Follow the product's package leaflet; concentrations are not interchangeable.
Read the sourceExtractLeaves with flowers · Route: oral
Preparation described in the shared monograph.
Please note: Follow the product's package leaflet; concentrations are not interchangeable.
Read the source05 · BEFORE ANY USE
Precautions & contraindications.
This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.
Contraindications
- Allergy to the preparation.
Medicine interactions
- The selected data do not allow compatibility with your treatments to be guaranteed. Ask a pharmacist to check.
Adverse effects
- Stop use if an unexpected reaction occurs; limited data do not mean absence of risk.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: medicinal use is not recommended; insufficient data.
Children & adolescents
Palpitations: adults only. Other uses: a specific package leaflet is essential.
If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.
06 · PUTTING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE
Preparations & recipes.
No home recipe is provided in this profile. For an appropriate preparation, refer to the product leaflet and ask your pharmacist for advice.
07 · CHECK THE SOURCES
Sources for this profile.
- EMA — crataegi folium cum floreAccessed on 09/10/2026
- Study of Crataegus pentagyna fractions and vascular relaxation (2020)Accessed on 09/10/2026
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