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Hawthorn's effect on platelets

Hawthorn can reduce platelet aggregation.

Hawthorn is rich in active ingredients such as flavonoids and triterpenoids, and the ingredients are able to play the roles of anticoagulation, lowering blood lipids, and increasing myocardial supply. Flavonoids have obvious anti-platelet aggregation effect, which can prevent platelet aggregation and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Hawthorn is also able to promote the production of NO by vascular endothelial cells, make blood vessels dilate, reduce blood pressure, improve blood circulation, beneficial to heart health, hawthorn also has certain pharmacological effects, overdose can cause discomfort or adverse reactions, moderate consumption, and use hawthorn products under the guidance of a doctor.