Hawthorn is one of the oldest known herbs used in traditional European herbal medicine. It is first mentioned in the journal of Dioscorides, a Greek physician of the first century. The Hawthorn tree was regarded as sacred at one time due to the belief that it furnished the Crown of Thorns in early Christian history. Hawthorn contains various compounds such as procyanidins, flavonoids and flavonols which exhibit antioxidant properties. Today, the berry, leaf and flower of the plant are all used in various herbal formulations.Suggested UseAs a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 3 times daily, with meals.Supplement FactsSupplement FactsServing Size 2 CapsulesServings Per Container 50Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueTotal Carbohydrate 0.9 g <1%*Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus oxyacantha) (Fruit) 1.1g (1,100 mg) ?* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.? Daily Value not established.Other IngredientsGelatin (capsule) and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.