topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimData analysis was performed using a random-effects model, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool.
evidence level1
citationSzikora Z (2025)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) Clinically Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimResults : Hawthorn statistically significantly decreased SBP (MD: -6.65 mmHg; 95% CI [-11.72; 1.59]) and non-significantly reduced DBP (MD: -7.19 mmHg; 95% CI [-15.17; 0.79]) after 2-6 months of treatment.
evidence level1
citationSzikora Z (2025)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) Clinically Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives : Hypertension affects over 1.3 billion people globally, and inadequate therapy is reported in 80% of cases.
evidence level1
citationSzikora Z (2025)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) Clinically Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimPatients increasingly turn to complementary therapies, including hawthorn ( Crataegus spp.), a traditional remedy for cardiovascular diseases.
evidence level1
citationSzikora Z (2025)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) Clinically Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimHawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna Jacq.) is a medicinal and nutritional plant widely recognized for its rich phytochemical composition and diverse health-promoting properties.
evidence level4
citationKępińska-Pacelik J (2026)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus monogyna</i> Jacq.): A Review of Therapeutic Potential and Applications.
topicHawthorn Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimThe fruit, leaves, and flowers contain significant amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, flavonols, phenolic acids and dye compounds with antioxidant properties that contribute to its strong antioxidant capacity.
evidence level4
citationKępińska-Pacelik J (2026)
sourceHawthorn (<i>Crataegus monogyna</i> Jacq.): A Review of Therapeutic Potential and Applications.