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Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna · Crataegus laevigata · Crataegus spp.

Mechanism

Leaves, flowers and fruit of hawthorn contain oligomeric procyanidines and flavonoids. In experimental and clinical studies (mostly human/rodent, standard extract WS 1442) cardiovascular effects have been described (incl. positively inotropic, antioxidant and vessel-modulating properties). Traditionally hawthorn is used to support the heart and circulation. Robust equine studies on clinical endpoints are lacking.

Cautions

· Cardioactive constituents — only after veterinary advice with existing heart disease or cardiac medication
· Possible interaction with cardioactive substances
· FEI: not named on the list, but cardioactive effect — check withdrawal time precautionarily in sport horses

Sources

PMID:27655074Orhan 2018 (Curr Med Chem) — Phytochemie/Pharmakologie Crataegus oxyacantha (Kardiotonikum)

PMID:29151068Zorniak et al. 2017 (J Physiol Pharmacol) — Review Crataegus-Spezialextrakt WS 1442

EMA/HMPC Crataegi folium cum floreEMA/HMPC — Weißdorn-Monographie (Crataegus spp., Blätter mit Blüten)

Equiterna Score

70/100

solid

Science7.7/10

Practical experience8/10

Safety5/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageproduct-specific as a standardised leaf/flower extract; introduce gradually

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyIncreased caution

Evidencemoderate

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Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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Xenophon · On Horsemanship (c. 365 BC)

Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is study-attributed and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.