Promoting digestion: The organic acids and dietary fiber in hawthorn powder can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase the secretion of digestive juices, and help relieve problems such as indigestion and bloating. Its acidic components can also stimulate the secretion of gastric acid and enhance the digestive capacity of proteins and fats.
Protecting the cardiovascular system: The flavonoids in hawthorn powder have the effect of dilating blood vessels, promoting blood circulation, and thereby lowering blood pressure. Meanwhile, it can also reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, prevent atherosclerosis and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Antioxidant: Rich in flavonoids, vitamin C and other antioxidant components, it can eliminate free radicals, reduce cell damage, delay the aging process, and prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. At the same time, it makes the skin tighter and more elastic.
Regulating blood lipids: Some components of hawthorn powder can inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and promote its excretion, thereby reducing cholesterol levels and increasing "good cholesterol" HDL-C, which helps to reduce the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Hawthorn powder has a certain inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria, and can prevent and treat diseases caused by related infections. In addition, its anti-inflammatory properties can also alleviate the inflammatory responses caused by arthritis, gastritis, etc.
Application field
In the food industry: As a natural pigment, flavoring agent or ingredient, it is used in the processing of beverages, baked goods, candies and other products to enhance their color and nutritional value.
In the field of medicine and health care: It is used to produce drugs for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and hyperlipidemia, and can also be used in weight loss products to help control weight.
In the field of cosmetics: As a natural pigment or antioxidant, it is used in skin care products and detergents to achieve antioxidant, moisturizing and whitening effects.
