Hawthorn
Hawthorn, also known as mayflower, is a common, small shrub filled with red berries, native to the Mediterranean area and now grown in the US and Asia. The berries, known as haws, sprout in May after the flowers bloom.
The leaves, flowers and berries are rich in
health benefits of this plant.
Hawthorn Benefits
Hawthorn has traditionally been used for
irregular heartbeat. Hawthorn improves the heart artery’s blood flow as it seems to increase the force of heartbeats while stabilizing blood pressure.
Hawthorn contains flavonoids, which makes the blood vessels dilate allowing the heart to pump more blood and oxygen throughout the body. Hawthorn also acts as an
reduces the production of cholesterol.
Hawthorn is recommended for early stages of heart disease as it works better than the drug digitalis, but is slower acting than prescription medications. Before taking hawthorn supplements or any
herbal or alternative treatments, consult with your physician.
Hawthorn also helps with inflammatory
acne.
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How to buy Hawthorn
Hawthorn is available in many forms:
capsules. Usual dosages are 2 to 3 capsules of 450 mg.
The red hawthorn berries are candied and made into jelly or wine. The leaves can be drunk as a medicinal tea.
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