The effects of Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese hawthorn) on metabolic syndrome: A review

Transcriptomics analysis of Chinese hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida) provides insights into the biosynthesis of polyphenolic compounds

Due to its high polyphenolic compound content, Chinese hawthorn, which belongs to the Rosaceae family, is a popular fruit consumed as food and medicine source in China. However, little genetic studies have been performed on hawthorn, partially because of the lack of genomic resources. To this end, we performed de novo transcriptomics analysis of hawthorn using the cost-effective Illumina paired...

Polyphenolic profile and biological activity of Chinese hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida BUNGE) fruits.

Chinese hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida Bge.) fruits are rich in polyphenols (e.g., epicatechin, procyanidin B2, procyanidin B5, procyanidin C1, hyperoside, isoquercitrin and chlorogenic acid)--active compounds that exert beneficial effects. This review summarizes all information available on polyphenolic content and methods for their quantification in Chinese hawthorn berries and the relations...

Consumption of dried fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida (hawthorn) suppresses high cholesterol diet-induced hypercholesterolemia in rats

Changes in Chemical Compositions and Enzymatic Activities During Fruit Ripening in Hawthorn (Crataegus Pinnatifida)

In this study, changes in some chemical compositions associated with fruit quality and enzymatic activities were investigated during ripening of hawthorn fruits from the 88th to 148th day after full bloom day (from August 11 to October 10, 2013). Significant differences in these indices were found between different maturation stages as well as hawthorn cultivars. During ripening of hawthorn fru...

Crataegus oxyacantha Linn . commonly known as Hawthorn - A Scientific Review

Nature has been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and an impressive number of modern drugs has been isolated from natural sources, many based on their use in traditional medicine.Plant extracts are attractive sources of new drugs and have been shown to produce promising results in the treatment of various diseases.Crataegus oxyacantha Linn., commonly known as Hawthorn, is one ...

The effects of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) syrup on gastroesophageal reflux symptoms

Background and objectives: Gastroesophageal reflux is a common chronic disease that impairs individuals’ quality of life, wherein patients should receive prolonged, and sometimes lifelong, treatment with chemical drugs, that in addition to high costs they can lead to side effects in the long term .Hawthorn fruit is one of the drugs used in traditional medicine to relieve reflux symptoms and to ...