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Hawthorn Plant Parts: Their Health and Antibacterial Benefits
Jenn Hoskins
20th March, 2024
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Key Findings
- Study at Gonbad Kavous University found hawthorn plant has heart health benefits
- Hawthorn fruit, leaf, and root extracts contain antioxidants that may protect cells
- The fruit extract also showed potential as a natural antibacterial agent
References
Main Study
1) Crataegus pentagyna willd. Fruits, leaves and roots: phytochemicals, antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials.
Published 19th March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04430-4
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