Hawthorn
Hawthorn is
the name
of a large
group of shrubs and small trees in the genus cartages,
which bears
small
fruit that resembles small apples with thorny
branches. It has white
flowers
when blooming.
Compounds
the
plant has include
flavonoids, such as luteolin-7 glucoside,
hyperoside, vitexin
4’-rhamnoside,
O-glycosides, quercetin, rutin and a powerful
antioxidant that protects
cells of the cardiovascular system from free
radicals. It is one of the
best and safest natural medicines for treating the
heart and blood
problems.
Warnings
Although it
has
shown to
be very safe to use over a long period of time it
can cause side
effects
like nausea, fatigue, sweating and rash on the hands
when handled.
Medical
Uses
Blood
vessel
conditioner
and blood pressure normalizer and high-pressure
reducer: Drink an
infusion
tea made from the plants berries (1 teaspoon diced
fresh berries or 0.3
to 1gm of dried berries or ground leaf mix to 1 cup
of boiled water and
left to steep for 10 minutes.) Combining with other
herbs like Arnica
is
beneficial for problem blood flows.
It has a
very strong
reputation
as a safe remedy for the heart. If you wish you can
also take a
Hawthorn
berry tincture made to 1:5 ratio in 45% alcohol
taken with the dosage
of
1 to 2ml (drops) taken three times daily.
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