A review of the chemistry of the genus Crataegus

Edwards, J.E., Brown, P.N., Talent, N., Dickinson, T.A. and Shipley, P.R. · Phytochemistry · 2012

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Abstract

This review of the genus Crataegus (hawthorn, incl. C. monogyna) details its flavonoids (hyperoside, vitexin) and anthocyanins with documented pharmacological activity, and its traditional use for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia and congestive heart failure.

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Edwards, J.E., Brown, P.N., Talent, N., Dickinson, T.A. and Shipley, P.R (2012) 'A review of the chemistry of the genus Crataegus', Phytochemistry, 79, pp. 5-26. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2012.04.006

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