Heals Hearts Without Toxicity: Why Did Scientists Design a Study to Make It Fail?
For two thousand years, hawthorn strengthened hearts across civilizations. Greek physicians in the first century AD recorded its cardiovascular power. By the 1890s, it had entered American clinical practice with documented success. Then it vanished from medical textbooks in the 1930s—not because it failed, but because the pharmaceutical industry was building an empire on patentable molecules.
In 2009, researchers finally tested hawthorn against modern heart drugs. The study was designed to add hawthorn on top of five other medications patients were already taking. When early complications appeared—likely from drug interactions, the conclusion was clear: hawthorn doesn't work. That single study buried decades of successful European use and centuries of traditional knowledge.
⚠️ This video is for educational and historical purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop prescription heart medications without physician guidance. Hawthorn should not be used as a replacement for emergency cardiac care or treatment of acute heart conditions. Always consult qualified healthcare providers before using herbal remedies, especially if you have diagnosed heart disease or take prescription medications.
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