Why is hawthorn so beneficial for overall heart health? Research suggests that the hawthorn plant helps support the heart muscle, supports exercise tolerance, and helps support a normal heart rhythm.* While hawthorn leaf contains high levels of flavonoids, the berry is rich in oligomeric procyanidins. Experimental and human research indicates these compounds work together to reinforce the heart's pumping capacity, support coronary blood flow, and provide antioxidant protection to the heart.* Hawthorn has long been used in multiple traditional medicine systems. In creating this vegan supplement, we use the hawthorn berry, leaf, and flower to help promote a healthy and happy heart. Traditionally, hawthorn has been used to support the physical heart muscle, helping you to function at your best. From seed to shelf, Gaia is deeply committed to the purity, integrity, and potency of each product. Since Gaia Herbs was just a seedling in 1987, we have focused on connecting people, plants, and the planet to create healing. We use only organic methods to cultivate more than 6.5 million plants each year. That same organic approach continues throughout our manufacturing. We use patented technology to achieve the highest efficacy of each herb. We are a company devoted to transparency. We have created a Gaia’s MeetYourHerbs platform, one of the world’s first and only herb traceability programs, allowing consumers to learn about and engage with their organic herbs. We are able to source premium ingredients so you always know what's in your supplement. As a Certified B Corporation, we are actively working toward building a more inclusive and sustainable world. We nurture healthy connections between plants and people by encouraging strong relationships and championing environmental sustainability within the communities that we work with around the world.