Autonomic disorder is a common neurological disorder, and patients often experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. As a common Chinese herbal medicine, hawthorn has many pharmacological effects, and it also has certain benefits for patients with autonomic nervous disorders. This article will detail the benefits of hawthorn in patients with autonomic disorders and its mechanism of action.
1. The benefits of hawthorn in patients with autonomic disorders.
1.Regulate nerve function: Hawthorn is rich in flavonoids, such as catechins, anthocyanins, etc., which have obvious antioxidant effects, which can effectively scavenge free radicals and protect nerve cells from damage. At the same time, the flavonoids in hawthorn can also inhibit the apoptosis of nerve cells, promote the regeneration and repair of nerve cells, and thus play a role in regulating nerve function.
2.Improve sleep quality: The flavonoids in hawthorn can inhibit the excitability of the central nervous system, help relieve anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, thereby improving sleep quality. The improvement in sleep quality helps to alleviate the symptoms of autonomic disorders and improve the quality of life of patients.
3.Promotes digestion: Hawthorn also has a digestive effect. It is rich in organic acids and digestive enzymes, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase appetite, and help patients better absorb nutrients. The health of the digestive system also helps relieve the symptoms of autonomic disorders.
Second, the mechanism of action.
1.Antioxidant effect: The flavonoids in hawthorn have a powerful antioxidant effect, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce the damage to nerve cells caused by oxidative stress. At the same time, the antioxidant effect can also inhibit the inflammatory response and reduce the damage of inflammation to the nervous system.
2.Regulates endocrine: Some components in hawthorn can regulate the endocrine system, such as catechins that inhibit the secretion of adrenaline, thereby regulating blood pressure and heart rate. The stabilization of the endocrine system helps to alleviate the symptoms of autonomic disorders.
3.Immunomodulation: Some components in hawthorn can regulate the function of the immune system. By regulating the activity of immune cells, the anti-inflammatory and antiviral abilities of immune cells are enhanced, thereby reducing the damage of the immune response to the nervous system.