Hawthornberry Powder is produced from dried Crataegus monogyna or Crataegus laevigata berries, rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), flavonoids (vitexin, quercetin), and triterpene acids. Hawthorn is the most widely studied botanical for cardiovascular support, with clinical evidence for improved cardiac output, reduced peripheral vascular resistance, and antioxidant protection of the myocardium.
Applications:
- Cardiovascular health and heart function support formulations
- Blood pressure management supplements
- Antioxidant and anti-ageing nutraceuticals
- Traditional heart tonic and longevity formulations
Key Features & Benefits:
- Rich in OPCs and vitexin — powerful cardiovascular antioxidants
- Clinically studied for cardiac output and exercise tolerance
- Supports healthy blood pressure and peripheral circulation
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Whole berry powder preserving full polyphenol spectrum
Whole berry powder, not an extract
Hawthornberry powder is the dried, milled fruit of Crataegus monogyna or C. laevigata. It contains the whole fruit matrix: fibre, pectin, organic acids and natural sugars alongside procyanidins and flavonoids. Its marker content is lower and more variable than that of a standardised extract, so it suits food and tonic formats more than dose-defined capsules.
Berry versus leaf-and-flower evidence
Most clinical studies on hawthorn used leaf-and-flower extracts, not berry powder. If you plan to refer to published research in your product story, check which plant part and preparation the studies used. For a concentrated option, see Hawthorn Berry Extract.
Formulation notes
The powder is tart and slightly astringent and works in drink mixes, teas, gummies and fruit-based blends. Fruit powders with natural sugars and pectin can cake in humid conditions, so check moisture and keep packs sealed.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Botanical name and plant part (Crataegus species, fruit)
- Loss on drying and particle size (mesh)
- Total procyanidins or flavonoids with method, if specified
- Identity test (microscopy or TLC)
- Loss on drying, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and pesticide residues
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates
