Introduction
Hawthorn Fruit Powder is a high-purity natural ingredient extracted from dried Crataegus pinnatifida or Crataegus cuneata fruits, selected from pollution-free northern China planting bases. Advanced low-temperature extraction and spray/freeze-drying technology maximizes heat-sensitive active component retention.
Key active ingredients (tested by UV/HPLC): Hawthorn Flavonoids ≥ 20%, Total Phenolic Compounds ≥ 5%, Oligomeric Procyanidins ≥ 3%—higher than industry averages.
Differentiated advantages: ① High bioavailability (80-180 mesh, excellent solubility); ② No artificial additives; ③ Full-process quality control (ISO22000, GMP, FDA compliant).
Key Active Compounds
Hawthorn Fruit Powder contains synergistic bioactive compounds:
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Flavonoids: Hyperoside, Isoquercitrin, etc.—potent antioxidants for cardiovascular protection.
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Phenolic Acids: Chlorogenic Acid, Gallic Acid, etc.—enhance antioxidant capacity and supports healthy metabolism.
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Oligomeric Procyanidins (OPCs): Improve vascular elasticity and support cardiovascular function.
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Organic Acids: Promote digestive enzyme secretion and enhance appetite gently.
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Other Nutrients: Rich in Vitamin C, fruit polysaccharides, and minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium).
Benefits
Evidence-based health benefits of Hawthorn Fruit Powder:
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Cardiovascular Health: Dilates blood vessels, supports lipid balance/blood pressure, and supports chronic heart failure management.
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Digestive Support: Alleviates bloating and indigestion, gentle for long-term use, consistent with traditional TCM applications.
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Antioxidant Protection: Scavenges free radicals, delays aging, and protects skin from photoaging.
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Nutritional Supplement: Supplements daily nutrients, enhances immunity, suitable for most age groups (excluding contraindications).
Application Cases
Hawthorn Fruit Powder is widely used in functional foods, supplements, beverages, and TCM preparations:
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Health Supplements: Core raw material for capsules, tablets, etc., focusing on cardiovascular/digestive support; used in compound supplements with Salvia miltiorrhiza, Lycium barbarum.
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Functional Beverages: Added to teas, juices, solid drinks (3%-10% addition) for flavor and digestive benefits.
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Food Processing: Natural acidulant/fortifier in baked goods, candies, dairy (1%-3% addition), replacing artificial additives.
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TCM Preparations: Used in decoctions and proprietary medicines for indigestion and blood stasis.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
