Posts from — December 2008

<strong>California Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Angela Agrios, ND
Palisades Natural Medicine
984 Monument St, Suite 201
Pacific Palisades,California 90272
(P) 310 459-2942

Amy Bader, ND
Amy Bader ND
3808 N. Williams, Suite F
Portland,Oregon 97227
(P) 1-800-738-7303
amybadernd@comcast.net
www.benourished.org
755 S. Fairmont Avenue, Suite B
Lodi,California 95240
(P) 1-800-738-7303

Tanya Cecile Baldwin, ND, MS
Naturopathic Insights
777 Knowles Drive
Los Gatos,California 95032
(P) 408-379-7397
DrTanyaND@NaturopathicInsights.com
www.NaturopathicInsights.com

Taraneh Ballew, ND
4460 Black Avenue
Pleasanton,California 94566
(P) 925-461-9335
www.dayspringclinic.com

Ayo Bankole, ND
TOTAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE
1485 Spruce St. Ste. Q
Riverside,California 92507
(P) 951-801-2302
docbankole@totalwellnessmed.com
www.totalwellnessmed.com

Ruth Bar-Shalom, LAc, ND
Holistic Medical Center
385 14th Ave
Santa Cruz,California 95062
(P) 831-475-6666
medicine101@att.net
www.naturalmedicineUS.com

Simon Barker, ND
Paracelsus Natural Family Health Center Inc.
740 N Lake Avenue
Pasadena,California 91104
(P) 626 794 4668
paracelsusLA@yahoo.com
www.paracelsusLA.com

Koren Barrett, ND
Serenity Wellness
1831 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa,California 92627
(P) 949-642-3424
drbarrett@inaturalmedicine.com
www.inaturalmedicine.com
California Integrative Hyperbarcic Center
16251 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine,California 92618
(P) 949-428-8878

Arlan Cage, LAc, ND, MSOM
South Bay Total Health
2204 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance,California 90501
(P) 310-803-8803
info@southbaytotalhealth.com
www.southbaytotalhealth.com

Christina Campbell, ND, DC
Tahoe Center of Natural Medicine
PO Box 6869
Tahoe City,California 96145
(P) 530-583-0002
doctorcampbell@sbcglobal.net
www.tahoenaturalhealth.com

Trevor Cates, ND
Santa Barbara Center for Natural Medicine
34 E. Sola St.
Santa Barbara,California 93101
(P) 805-966-3003
www.sbcnm.com

Dana Churchill, NMD
Heartfelt Medicine
11704 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles,California 90025
(P) 310-230-5228
drhealth@verizon.net
www.heartfeltmedicine.com
www.heartfeltmedicine.com

Dorothea Cist, ND
The Dorothea Clinic
33533 Vista Colina
Dana Point,California 92629
(P) 949-429-7118
www.thedorotheaclinic.com

Dr. Lizzie Clapham, ND
Pathways to Natural Health
1514 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara,California 93101
(P) 805-679-1189
drlizzie@Pathways2nh.com
www.Pathways2nh.com

Boyer Cole, NMD
Boyer B. Cole N.D.
25-A San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo,California 94960
(P) 415-721-7453
drboyercole@yahoo.com
www.drboyercole.com

Rita M. Conway
Bagheri Medical Group
1194 Pacific St. Ste 100
San Luis Obispo,California 93401
(P) 805-781-9111
doctorbagheri.com

Greta Hauck D’Amico, ND
Four Rivers Naturopathic Clinic PC
1449 Lincoln Way
Auburn,California 95603
(P) 530-823-1335
www.fourriversclinic.com

Stephen Danielsen, ND
Stephen M. Danielsen ND
299 W. Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks,California 91360
(P) 805-857-0749
naturedoc44@yahoo.com
www.drdanielsen.com

Amy Day, ND
San Francisco Natural Medicine
1615 20th Street
San Francisco,California 94107
(P) 415-643-6600
www.SFnatmed.com

Arkansas Naturopathic Physicians

Ann Arouh, ND
Phoenix Integrative Healthcare
2800 S. University
Little Rock,Arkansas 72204
(P) 501-664-4886
(P) 501-280-3255

<strong>Arizona Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Garrett Wdowin, ND
10405 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale,Arizona 85253
(P) 480-217-0657
DrWdowin@DrWdowin.com
www.DrWdowin.com

Sunshine Weeks, NMD
Harmonic Healing Center
2226 S. Rural Rd
Tempe,Arizona 85282
(P) 480-921-9530
www.solsanahealing.com

Laura Weeshoff, NMD
Life Sculpting
4960 S. Alma School Road #21
Chandler,Arizona 85248
(P) 480-883-8160
wellness@lifesculpting.biz
www.lifesculpting.biz

Wendy Wells, NMD
Reed Wellness Center
14301 N. 87th Street
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480-607-0299
naaturdoc@yahoo.com
www.drwendywells.com

Amy Whittington, NMD
27980 N. Trilogy Blvd. #102
Peoria,Arizona 85383
(P) 602-770-1071

Mercedes Williams, ND
13402 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale,Arizona 85254
(P) 480-607-7999
www.alternativesinhealth.com

Kimberly Wilson, NMD, MBA
Innovations Wellness Center
6545 Preston Road, Suite 200
Plano,Texas 75024-2710
(P) 972.608.0100
contact@innovationswellness.com
www.innovationsfps.com/wellness

Kimberly Wilson, NMD
2185 N Mosley Drive
Chandler,Arizona 85225
(P) 972.608.0100

Tracy Wooten, NMD
Palm Valley Naturopathic PLC
3714 E. Indian School Rd
Phoenix,Arizona 85018
(P) 602-840-4112
tracy@palmvalleynd.com

Donese Worden, NMD, MA
Dr. Donese Worden PLC
6638 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa,Arizona 85206
(P) 480-588-2233
wordenmedicalspecialties@hotmail.com
www.wordenmedicalspecialties.com
9815 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260

Valeria Wyckoff, NMD
Valeria Wyckoff NMD RD LLC
1257 W. Warner Road, Suite B-4
Chandler,Arizona 85224
(P) 480-857-2768
drvaleria@att.net
www.drvaleria.net

Benjamin Eli Zorensky, NMD
Tempe Naturopathic LLC
430 W. Warner #104
Tempe,Arizona 85284
(P) 480-785-0750

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. kava—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and is a member of the pepper family. Kava has been used as a ceremonial beverage in the South Pacific for centuries.

Common Names—kava, kava kava, awa, kava pepper

Latin Name—Piper methysticum

What It Is Used For

• Kava has been used to help people fall asleep and fight fatigue, as well as to treat asthma and urinary tract infections.
• Topically, kava has been used as a numbing agent.
• Today, kava is used primarily for anxiety, insomnia, and menopausal symptoms.

How It Is Used

The root and rhizome (underground stem) of kava are used to prepare beverages, extracts, capsules, tablets, and topical solutions.

What the Science Says

• Although scientific studies provide some evidence that kava may be beneficial for the management of anxiety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that using kava supplements has been linked to a risk of severe liver damage.
• Kava is not a proven therapy for other uses.
• NCCAM-funded studies on kava were suspended after the FDA issued its warning.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Kava has been reported to cause liver damage, including hepatitis and liver failure (which can cause death).
• Kava has been associated with several cases of dystonia (abnormal muscle spasm or involuntary muscle movements). Kava may interact with several drugs, including drugs used for Parkinson’s disease.
• Long-term and/or heavy use of kava may result in scaly, yellowed skin.
• Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery while taking kava because the herb has been reported to cause drowsiness.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Kava Linked to Liver Damage. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Web site. Accessed at http://nccam.nih.gov/health/alerts/kava/ on July 10, 2007.
• Kava. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on July 5, 2007.
• Kava (Piper methysticum G. Forst). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on July 3, 2007.
• Kava kava rhizome (root). In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E
• Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:221-225.
• Kava (Piper methysticum). In: Coates P, Blackman M, Cragg G, et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. New York,
• NY. Marcel Dekker; 2005:373-380.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Kava-Containing Dietary Supplements May Be Associated With Severe Liver Injury. U.S.
• Food and Drug Administration Web site. Accessed at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/addskava.html on July 10, 2007.

<strong>Arizona Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Debi Smolinski, ND
Naturopathic Specialists, LLC
7331 East Osborn Drive
Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
(P) 480-990-1111
drsmo@naturopathicspecialists.com
www.naturopathicspecialists.com

Tam Spat, ND, PhD
Lifestyle Weight Loss and Wellness Center of Arizona
4700 S. McClintock Ste 105
Tempe,Arizona 85282
(P) 480-222-2198
www.naturehealing.com

Mary Ann Stalker, NMD
11989 N 93rd St
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480 703-5477
dr.stalker@yahoo.com
www.doctorsofnaturopathicmedicine.com

Stephanie Stark, ND
Blue Oak Clinic
4646 E Ft Lowell Rd Suite 107
Tucson,Arizona 85712
(P) 520-322-WELL (9355)
info@blueoakclinic.com
www.BlueOakClinic.com

Roxie Strand, NMD
Center for Natural Healing
5410 N. Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley,Arizona 85253
(P) 480-970-0077
www.docrox.com
BioHRT Natural Health & Wellness Center
10304 N. Hayden Rd. Ste #1
Scottsdale,AZ 85258
(P) 480-629-8882

Mark Howard Strom, NMD, DC
Integrative Medicine of Scottsdale, PLLC
14301 N. 87th St. Suite 101
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480-219-2351
dr.stromnmd@yahoo.com
www.drmarkstrom.com

Simon Sung, ND
Mesa Natural Medicine Center
560 W. Brown RD #1013
Mesa,Arizona 85201
(P) (480)461-1255

Farra Swan, ND, MA
2435 E Southern Suite 8
Tempe,Arizona 85282
(P) 480-820-0911
farraswan@aol.com

Tara Swartz, NMD
Naturopathic Wellness Center
16655 N. 90th Street
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480-991-5555
www.naturopathicwellnesscenter.com

David Tallman, NMD
8390 E. Via De Ventura Suite F111
Scottsdale,Arizona 85258
(P) 480-991-0111
info@drtallman.com
www.ndnr.com

Amy E Terlisner, NMD
ALETRIS Center of Integrative Medicine
10900 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale,Arizona 85254
(P) 480-998-2020
info@aletriscenter.com
http://www.AletrisCenter.com

Meghana Thanki, NMD
AyurZona-An Integrative Wellness Center
7140 E. 1st Ave.
Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
(P) 480-425-9662
meghana@ayurzona.com
www.ayurzona.com

David Dallas Thomason, NMD
Nature Care
906 W. McDowell Road
Phoenix,Arizona 85007
(P) 602-230-5350
mynaturecare@gmail.com
zenmedicine.com

Jeannette Toghyani, ND
Tree of Life Naturopathic
17007 E. Colony Dr., #102
Arizona 85268
(P) 602-793-5828
drtoghyani@treeoflifenaturopathic.com
www.treeoflifenaturopathic.com

Christina M Tondora, NMD
Scottsdale Center for Natural Medicine
5533 E. Bell Rd. #116
Scottsdale,Arizona 85254
(P) 480-443-5071
drtondora@faceofhealth.com
www.drtondora.com

Jessica Tran, ND
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 E.McDowell Rd. Ste 111
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000
j.tran@scnm.edu

Shana Turrell, ND
Flagstaff Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine
809 N. Humphreys
Flagstaff,Arizona 86001
(P) (928) 774-1770
www.flagstaffnaturopathic.com

Michael Uzick, NMD
1 West Wetmore Rd. Suite 101
Tucson,Arizona 85705
(P) 520-887-4287
www.DoctorUzick.com

Karen (Toni) Antoinette Vaughan, NMD
Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Center
3201 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix,Arizona 85012
(P) 602-265-1774
drvaughan@aimcenteraz.com
www.AIMcenterAZ.com

Teresa Vesco, ND
5533 E. Bell Rd. #116
Scottsdale,Arizona 85254
(P) 602-996-8864
www.anh.meta-ehealth.com
Kimberly Volk, ND, RN
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 East McDowell Road Ste 111
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000
k.volk@scnm.edu

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about horse chestnut—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Horse chestnut trees are native to the Balkan Peninsula (for example, Greece and Bulgaria), but grow throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Although horse chestnut is sometimes called buckeye, it should not be confused with the Ohio or California buckeye trees, which are related but not the same species.

Common Names—horse chestnut, buckeye, Spanish chestnut

Latin Name—Aesculus hippocastanum

What It Is Used For

• For centuries, horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers have been used for a variety of conditions and diseases.
• Horse chestnut seed extract has been used to treat chronic venous insufficiency (a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart). This condition is associated with varicose veins, pain, ankle swelling, feelings of heaviness, itching, and nighttime leg cramping.
• The seed extract has also been used for hemorrhoids.

How It Is Used
Horse chestnut seed extract standardized to contain 16 to 20 percent aescin (escin), the active ingredient, is the most commonly used form. Topical preparations have also been used.

What the Science Says

• Small studies have found that horse chestnut seed extract is beneficial in treating chronic venous insufficiency and is as effective as wearing compression stockings.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of horse chestnut seed, leaf, or bark for any other conditions.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Homemade preparations of horse chestnut should not be used. Raw horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers contain esculin, which is poisonous.
• When properly processed, horse chestnut seed extract contains little or no esculin and is considered generally safe. However, the extract can cause some side effects, including itching, nausea, or gastrointestinal upset.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

• Horse chestnut. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on July 5, 2007.
• Horse chestnut. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on July 3, 2007.
• Horse chestnut seed extract. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:201-204.

<strong>Arizona Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Anna Nordin, ND
Locum Tenens
Phoenix/Tucson,Arizona 87112
(P) 602 628 2012
DrAnnaNordin@hotmail.com
(P) 602-628 2012

Joni Olehausen, ND
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 East McDowell Road
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-222-9834
j.olehausen@scnm.edu
www.scnm.edu

Jose A. Ortiz, NMD
A Better Place To Heal, LLC
5410 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Paradise Valley,Arizona 85253
(P) 480-970-0077
dro@abp2h.com
www.abp2h.com

Barbara Oxley, NMD, RN, MS
Bethany Ranch Home and Health
6130 N 16th ST
Phoenix,Arizona 85016
(P) 602-279-5448
naturopathicdr@msn.com

Mary Ellen O\’Brien, NMD, RN
Mary Ellen OBrien NMD FNP
2127 E. Baseline # 103
Tempe,Arizona 85283
(P) 480-491-1716
azmitex@aol.com
www.drmeobrien.com

Timothy Peace, ND
5750 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale,Arizona 85306
(P) 602-439-0000
Tara Peyman, NMD
East Valley Naturopathic Doctors
5416 East Southern Avenue
Mesa,Arizona 85206
(P) 480-985-0000
admin@DrTaraPeyman.com
www.DrTaraPeyman.com

Beth Poindexter, ND
Classical Homeopathy & Naturopathy
2469 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson,Arizona 85716
(P) 520-733-2244
blpoindexter@gmail.com
www.gaiadoc.com

Will Polec, NMD
Vision NOW
4320 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson,Arizona 85718
(P) 520-299-4100
www.optometrists.org

Mary C. Poore, ND
Flagstaff Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine
809 N Humphreys St.
Flagstaff,Arizona 86001
(P) 928-774-1770
www.flagstaffnaturalhealth.com

Kenneth J. Proefrock, ND
Total Wellness Medical Center
9887 W. Bell Rd.
Sun City,Arizona 85351
(P) 623-977-0077
www.novelRx.com

Jonathan Psenka, NMD
Naturopathic Family Care
13832 N. 32nd Street #126
Phoenix,Arizona 85032
(P) 602-493-2273
4wecare@gmail.com
www.4wecare.com

Katherine Raymer, NMD, MD
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 E. McDowell Rd Suite 111
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000
http://www.scnm.edu/medcenter/index.php

Stacy Riseborough, ND
Naturally Nurturing Wellness Center
2730 S. Val Vista Dr.
Gilbert,Arizona 85295
(P) 480-981-1960
stacyrise@cox.net
www.naturallynurturing.net

Carrie Rittling, NMD
East Valley Naturopathic Doctors
5416 E. Southern Ave
Mesa,Arizona 85206
(P) 480-985-0000
www.eastvalleynd.com

John Alexander Robinson, NMD
SottoPelle
8412 East Shea Blvd
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480-874-1515
www.sottopelletherapy.com

Maya Roth, ND
Comprehensive Health Services
3543 North 7th Street
Phoenix,Arizona 85014
(P) 602.263.8484

Daniel Rubin, FABNO, ND
Naturopathic Specialists, LLC
7331 E Osborn Dr. Suite 330
Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
(P) 480-990-1111
rubin@rubinmedical.com
www.naturopathicspecialists.com

Bruce A Sadilek, NMD
Integrative Medical Associates
7468 N. La Cholla Blvd
Tucson,Arizona 85741
(P) 520-297-9664
info@drsadilek.com
www.drsadilek.com

Herbert Schuck, ND
6767 N. 7th Street #220
Phoenix,Arizona 85014
(P) 602-524-9768
www.reachforhealing.com

Margie Simmons-Stuber, NMD, RN
Sensible Medicine
4840 E Downing Circle
Mesa,Arizona 85205
(P) 480-396-3122
DrMargSS@yahoo.com

Shaida Sina, ND
Gaia Family Medicine PC
851 S. Main St. Suite E
Cottonwood,Arizona 86326
(P) 928-649-0269
Info@gaiamedicine.com
Gaiamedicine.com

Garrett Lloyd Smith, NMD
Naturopathic Medicine of Southern Arizona
2469 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson,Arizona 85716
(P) 520-577-6888
adminnmsa@gmail.com
www.DoctorAsTeacher.com
Laser Therapeutics
2469 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson,Arizona 85716
(P) 520-323-5952
www.LaserTherapeutics.com

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb hoodia—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Hoodia is a flowering, cactus-like plant native to the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa. Its harvest is protected by conservation laws.

Common Names—hoodia, Kalahari cactus, Xhoba

Latin Name—Hoodia gordonii

What It Is Used For

• Kalahari Bushmen have traditionally eaten hoodia stems to reduce their hunger and thirst during long hunts.
• Today, hoodia is marketed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.

How It Is Used

• Dried extracts of hoodia stems and roots are used to make capsules, powders, and chewable tablets. Hoodia can also be used in liquid extracts and teas.
• Hoodia products often contain other herbs or minerals, such as green tea or chromium picolinate.

What the Science Says

There is no reliable scientific evidence to support hoodia’s use. No studies of the herb in people have been published.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Hoodia’s safety is unknown. Its potential risks, side effects, and interactions with medicines and other supplements have not been studied.
• The quality of hoodia products varies widely. News reports suggest that some products sold as hoodia do not contain any hoodia.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

• Hoodia. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on May 16, 2007.
• Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on May 16, 2007.

<strong>Arizona Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Thomas S. Lee, NMD
NaturoDoc (for phone & email consultations)
1711 Stockton Hill Rd #304
Kingman,Arizona 86401
(P) 928-767-4743
info@naturodoc.com
www.naturodoc.com
Optimal Health Associates (for patient visits)
1750 Locust St, Suite A
Reno,Nevada 89502
(P) 775-284-4700

Jeffrey A. Lee, ND
The Beth-El Clinic
4554 E. Inverness Ave.
Mesa,Arizona 85206
(P) 480-892-5313

Spice A Lussier, NMD
Vanishing Veins
1837 W. Guadalupe Rd
Mesa,Arizona 85202
(P) 480-467-2167
slussier@vvarizona.com

Sandy Lutrin, ND, RN
Sandy Lutrin N.D.
2912 East Sherran Lane
Phoenix,Arizona 85016
(P) 602-330-2278
info@doctorlutrin.com
www.doctorlutrin.com

Susy Macsay, NMD, DDS
Wholistic Aliveness Training, LLC
7426 E. Stetson Drive
Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
(P) 480-231-4525
Dr.Susy@yahoo.com
www.WholisticAlivenessTraining.com
134 S. Lakeview Blvd.
Chandler,AZ 85225
(P) 480-231-4525

Mary Marcantel, NMD, RN
Tina Marcantel NMD
201 W. Guadalupe Rd., Ste. 202
Gilbert,Arizona 85233
(P) 480-892-0211
drmarcantel@cox.net
www.drmarcantel.com

Marianne Marchese
Naturopathic Specialists
7331 E Osborn Dr Ste 330
Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
(P) 480-990-1111
www.drmarchese.com
Naturopathic Family Care
13832 N 32nd Street Ste 126
Phoenix,Arizona 85032
(P) 602-4WECARE

Jessica Marier, NMD
Center for Natural Healing
5410 North Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley,Arizona 85253
(P) 480-970-0077
cfnh@aznetgate.net
wwww.centerfornaturalhealing.net

Barbara Marsh-Jones, NMD, MS
My Doc On Wheels LLC
14015 North 94th Street #2036
Scottsdale,Arizona 85260
(P) 480-894-0664
bymjones@aol.com

Carol McCalment, NMD
Rejuvination Institute of Gold Canyon
6022 S. Kings Ranch Road
Gold Canyon,Arizona 85218
(P) 480-671-0879
ladydoc13@aol.com
www.rejuvenationinstituteofgoldcanyon.com

Schuyler McHenry, ND
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 E. McDowell Road
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000

Ardeschir Mehrabani, ND
Blue Oak Clinic
4646 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. #107
Tucson,Arizona 85712
(P) 520-322-9355
info@blueoakclinic.com
www.blueoakclinic.com

Laurie M Menk Otto, ND
Post-Doctoral Fellow at University of Arizona
Arizona

Michelle Michael, NMD
Healing Paths Natural Medicine
2152 S Vineyard
Mesa,Arizona 85210
(P) 480-832-3014
www.HealingPathsNaturalMedicine.com
Healing Paths Natural Medicine
14130 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear,Arizona 85395
(P) 623-243-9651

Jessica Mitchell, ND
SCNM
8010 E. McDowell Rd
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000
www.scnm.edu
www.scnm.edu

Paul Mittman
2140 East Broadway Road
Tempe,Arizona 85282
(P) 480-222-9235
www.scnm.edu

Lance J. Morris, NMD, ND
Wholistic Family Medicine
1601 N. Tucson Blvd. #37
Tucson,Arizona 85716
(P) 520-322-8122
wfmedicine@qwest.net
www.drmorris.meta-ehealth.com

Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP
Dr. Mona Morstein
1250 E. Baseline Rd. Ste 104
Tempe,Arizona 85283
(P) 480-456-0402
www.drmonamorstein.com
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center
8010 E. McDowell Rd. Ste 111
Scottsdale,Arizona 85257
(P) 480-970-0000

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Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about hawthorn—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Hawthorn is a spiny, flowering shrub or small tree of the rose family. The species of hawthorn discussed here are native to northern European regions and grow throughout the world.

Common Names—hawthorn, English hawthorn, harthorne, haw, hawthorne

Latin Names—Crataegus laevigata (also known as Crataegus oxyacantha), Crataegus monogyna

What It Is Used For

• Hawthorn fruit has been used for heart disease since the first century. It has also been used for digestive and kidney problems.
• More recently, hawthorn leaf and flower have been used for heart failure, a weakness of the heart muscle that prevents the heart from pumping enough blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to fatigue and limit physical activities.
• Hawthorn is also used for other heart conditions, including symptoms of coronary artery disease (such as angina).

How It Is Used

The hawthorn leaf and flower are used to make liquid extracts, usually with water and alcohol. Dry extracts can be put into capsules and tablets.

What the Science Says

• There is scientific evidence that hawthorn leaf and flower are safe and effective for milder forms of heart failure.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether hawthorn works for other heart problems.
• NCCAM-supported research to date includes a study of the mechanism by which hawthorn may affect heart failure.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Hawthorn is considered safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. Side effects are usually mild and can include upset stomach, headache, and dizziness.
• Drug interactions with hawthorn have not been thoroughly studied. It was once thought that hawthorn interacted with the heart medicine digoxin. However, a very small study in people without heart conditions found no interaction, but evidence is limited.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

• Busse WR, Juretzek W, Koch E. Hawthorn (Crataegus). In: Coates P, Blackman M, Cragg G, et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2005:337-347.
• De Smet PA. Herbal Remedies. New England Journal of Medicine. 2002;347(25):2046-2056.
• Hawthorn. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on July 5, 2007.
• Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata, C. oxyacantha, C. monogyna, C. penagyna). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on July 3, 2007.
• Hawthorn. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs.
• Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:182-191.