Cardiovascular Health and Heart Function
Cardiovascular Health and Heart Function
From moments of rest to the exhilaration of movement, the heart works tirelessly to sustain life. With each beat, it carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, supporting the organs and tissues that depend on healthy circulation.
With its delicate white blossoms and vibrant red fruits, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna has earned a distinctive place in herbal medicine for its traditional use in cardiovascular care.
Karden places hawthorn at the heart of its formulation, drawing on its traditional use to help maintain and support cardiovascular health.
Helps maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels
Helps support normal muscle function, including the heart
Helps maintain electrolyte balance, essential for proper muscle and nerve function
Behind the name Karden lies a thoughtful interplay of nature, science, and identity.
K takes inspiration from potassium, whose chemical symbol is K—an essential mineral naturally present in hawthorn and involved in the regulation of blood pressure.
KARD echoes cardiac, a reference to the heart and its central place in the body's vitality.
EN completes the name with the signature of E.N. Biomédical, uniting botanical inspiration, scientific identity and the Maison behind its creation.
Within the leaves and flowers of hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, lies a rich composition of naturally occurring compounds, among which flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins have attracted particular scientific interest for their relationship with cardiovascular health.
In nineteenth-century Ireland, physician Dr. Green gained a reputation for treating heart conditions with a closely guarded botanical remedy. The secret was eventually revealed by his daughter: a tincture made from the ripe red berries of hawthorn.
In 1896, physician M. C. Jennings brought the preparation to wider medical attention through the New York Medical Journal, marking a significant moment in hawthorn's medicinal history.
What was once a closely guarded botanical secret became part of a lasting tradition of herbal knowledge, connecting generations of botanical practice with the evolving world of medical science.
With every heartbeat, blood travels through an intricate network of vessels, delivering the oxygen and nutrients that sustain the body's organs and tissues. This continuous circulation depends not only on the heart's pumping action, but also on the ability of blood vessels to respond to the body's changing needs.
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Hawthorn — Crataegus monogyna 2.2% flavonoids (leaves and flowers) — 150 mg
Hibiscus flower extract
Helps maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels, support normal muscle function, including the heart and maintain electrolyte balance, essential for proper muscle and nerve function
When looking to support cardiovascular health, maintain stamina during physical activity, or give greater attention to healthy circulation. Particularly relevant when maintaining an active lifestyle and taking a more intentional approach to long-term heart health become priorities.
Adults: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times a day. Use for at least 4 weeks to see beneficial effects.
Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are taking cardiac glycosides (such as digoxin), blood pressure medication, or other heart medications.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction occurs.
Within the leaves and flowers of hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, lies a rich composition of naturally occurring compounds, among which flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins have attracted particular scientific interest for their relationship with cardiovascular health.
Flavonoids are plant compounds studied for their antioxidant properties and their influence on blood vessel function. Among those found in hawthorn are hyperoside and vitexin derivatives, which contribute to its distinctive botanical composition.
Oligomeric procyanidins belong to another family of plant compounds known as polyphenols. Research suggests that these compounds can support healthy blood vessel function by promoting the activity of nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels relax and maintain healthy circulation. Their antioxidant properties can also help protect vascular cells from oxidative stress, a process that can gradually affect the health and flexibility of blood vessels.
The concentration of these constituents helps define the character of an extract. Standardization ensures that selected compounds are present at measured levels, providing consistency from one preparation to another.
Karden contains 150 mg of hawthorn extract per capsule, standardized to 2.2% flavonoids. This concentration corresponds to a recognized reference in Health Canada's Hawthorn monograph for specified standardized extracts traditionally associated with cardiovascular care.
Through this measured botanical preparation, Karden brings the distinctive chemistry of hawthorn into a formulation intended to help maintain and support cardiovascular health.
With every heartbeat, blood travels through an intricate network of vessels, delivering the oxygen and nutrients that sustain the body's organs and tissues. This continuous circulation depends not only on the heart's pumping action, but also on the ability of blood vessels to respond to the body's changing needs.
It is within these processes that researchers have explored the cardiovascular properties of hawthorn Crataegus monogyna.
One area of investigation concerns the endothelium, the thin layer of cells lining our blood vessels. Studies have shown that hawthorn extracts can influence the release of nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels relax and regulate blood flow.
Hawthorn's flavonoids and procyanidins have also been studied for their antioxidant activity. Research suggests these compounds help protect cardiovascular cells from oxidative stress, a process in which reactive molecules can damage cellular structures.
Laboratory studies have also shown that hawthorn extracts can increase the strength of heart muscle contractions without a proportionate rise in energy consumption.
With its standardized hawthorn extract, Karden draws upon this botanical heritage in a formulation intended to help maintain and support cardiovascular health.
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