Ingredient

Crataegi Fructus

Hawthorn is an herbal ingredient that helps digestive function and enhances gastrointestinal health.

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MFDS ingredient code M040255

What does it do?

Hawthorn is a plant-based ingredient used in herbal medicine to promote digestion and improve gastrointestinal function. It is primarily included in pharmaceuticals to alleviate symptoms of indigestion or loss of appetite.

Hawthorn promotes gastrointestinal motility, aiding in the proper digestion of food. It also regulates gastric secretion to facilitate the digestive process.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other digestive-enhancing ingredients, hawthorn focuses on activating gastrointestinal motility. It has been used safely and effectively in herbal medicine for a long time, and its safety and effectiveness are relatively well-known.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.