Evidence supporting the use of: Hawthorn
For the health condition: Mitral Valve

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Hawthorn (Crataegus species) has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine for supporting cardiovascular health, particularly in cases of heart failure and mild cardiac insufficiency. Scientifically, hawthorn extracts have been studied for their effects on the heart, primarily due to their content of flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins, which are believed to improve coronary blood flow, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, and enhance cardiac contractility. Several clinical trials and meta-analyses have shown that hawthorn may improve symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath in patients with mild to moderate chronic heart failure.

However, when it comes specifically to mitral valve disorders, such as mitral valve prolapse or mitral regurgitation, the evidence is limited. Most studies have focused on generalized heart failure rather than structural valve disease. There is no robust, high-quality clinical evidence directly supporting hawthorn for mitral valve conditions, though some practitioners may use it to help manage nonspecific symptoms like palpitations or mild heart failure associated with valve issues. The European Medicines Agency recognizes hawthorn for "mild heart failure," but not specifically for valve disease.

In summary, while hawthorn has some scientific basis for supporting general cardiac function and mild heart failure, its use for specifically treating or supporting mitral valve disease is not well substantiated by targeted research. Its evidence rating for mitral valve support is thus moderate to low.

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