Name of treatment |
Hawthorn extract |
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Type of treatment |
Dietary supplement |
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Claims for treatment |
Improves tinnitus as it is a tonic for the circulatory system. |
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How treatment is delivered |
Orally as capsules, powder or liquid tincture |
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Potential negative consequences |
None identified |
Evidence offered: |
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Papers available |
There have been no papers published on hawthorn extract as a treatment for tinnitus. |
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Conclusions drawn |
Hawthorn extracts have been used in the treatment of heart problems, including heart failure as it increases coronary blood flow. It can lower blood pressure.[1] Although it may interact with some medications, it is regarded as safe.[2] |
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Quality of evidence[3] |
None available |
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Does the BTA recommend this treatment? |
No |
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BTA opinion on this treatment: |
There is no evidence available regarding this treatment for tinnitus. We would suggest you talk to your GP before taking any new medication or supplement. “Dietary supplements should not be recommended to treat tinnitus.”[4] |
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Would the BTA support further studies into this treatment? |
No |
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Verdict: Safety – is this treatment harmful? |
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Verdict: Efficacy – does this treatment work? |
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Date completed |
February 2020 |
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Date for revision |
February 2023 |
Regarded as safe
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[1] Orhan IE. (2018) Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity Profile of Crataegus Oxyacantha L. (Hawthorn) – A Cardiotonic Herb. Current Medicinal Chemistry. 25(37) 4854-4865. DOI: 10.2174/0929867323666160919095519
[2] ibid
[3] A = Systematic review/meta analysis. B = Randomised control studies. C = Cohort studies. D = Case control studies. E = case studies/reports. +/- to be used to indicate quality within bands
[4] Coelho C, Tyler R, Ji H, Rojas-Roncancio E, Witt S, Tao P, Jun HJ, Wang TC, Hansen MR, Gantz BJ. (2016) Survey on the Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements to Treat Tinnitus. American Journal of Audiology. 25(3): 184-205
Updated: 13 March 2020
