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Hawthorn Medicinal Properties

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What is the primary health benefit associated with Hawthorn berry?

Enhances skin complexion

Boosts memory

Supports heart health (correct)

Improves digestion

The active constituents of Hawthorn berry include procyanidins and flavonoids.

True

What is the family classification of Crataegus lavigata?

Rosaceae

Match the following active constituents with their respective types:

Procyanidins = Leucoanthocyanidins Flavonoids = Hyperoside Signup and view all the answers

The dried ripe fruits of __________ are known as Hawthorn berry.

Cratagus lavigata Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-bitter flavonoid glycoside mentioned?

Hesperidin Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin A, B, and C are not present in small amounts in the content.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of bitter and non-bitter flavonoids as mentioned?

Flavoring agent Signup and view all the answers

_____ substances in the white rind are mentioned in the content.

Pectic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary use of Triticum sativum?

Regeneration of liver cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the following constituents with their properties or uses:

Neohisperidin = Bitter tasting flavonoid glycoside Hesperidin = Non-bitter flavonoid Pectic substances = Found in the white rind Vitamin A = Nutritional component Signup and view all the answers

Triticum sativum is ineffective against fatty liver in alcoholics.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of fatty degeneration does Triticum sativum help reduce in the liver?

Toxic fatty degeneration Signup and view all the answers

Triticum sativum belongs to the family _____ (Fam.) Gramineae.

Gramineae Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health benefits with their respective plant sources:

Triticum sativum = Regeneration of liver cells Hawthorn Berry = Cardiovascular support Black Pepper = Digestive aid Milk Thistle = Liver detoxification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

Origin: Dried ripe fruits of Crataegus lavigata, from the Rosaceae family
Active Constituents:
- Procyanidins (leucoanthocyanidins)
- Flavonoids: Hyperoside and neohisperidin
- Vitamin A, B, and C (small amounts)
- Non-bitter flavonoids: Hesperidin
- Pectic substances in the rind
Actions and Uses:
- Flavoring agent
- Antihepatotoxic: Helps regenerate liver cells as a powerful antioxidant
- Reduces toxic fatty degeneration in the liver
- Treats fatty liver in alcoholics and liver cirrhosis
Wheat Grain (Triticum sativum): Dried fruits from the Gramineae family.

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Explore the benefits and active constituents of Hawthorn (Crataegus lavigata). This quiz covers its uses as a flavoring agent and its role in liver health, particularly for conditions like fatty liver and cirrhosis. Test your knowledge on this fascinating herbal remedy!