Hawthorn Berries
Author: Nini Yau Meiyi
Hawthorn Berries
Before we used Hawthorn Berries as a supplement, let us take
a look at its medical effects and side effects.
Hawthorn Berries or Crateagus which how it is termed in
its scientific name . Throughout history, Hawthorn Berries
has a reputation of both a symbol of hope and as a symbol
of evil, Christians regarded the plant as a scared because
due to the belief that it is furnished with Christ crown of
thorns.
A member of the roseance family, Hawthorn Berries
contains Vitamin B and C complex, arattagein , carotene
flavonoids and sugars and it is also used as a weight loss
or reduce water retention by expelling excess salt from the
body. Hawthorn Berries also can maintain cholesterol levels
and aid in digestion.
Hawthorn Berries are used since the nineteen century to
support the heart and to normalize cardiovascular functions.
Till today, Hawthorn Berries is still one of the most valuable
medical herbs that is used in the treatment of congestive heart
failure circulatory disorders. Hawthorn is considered as a cardio
tonic herb, the flowers and berries are used in traditional medicine
to treat irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure , chest pains,
hardening of arteries and congestive heart failure.
Some of the
medical benefits of hawthorn Berries are they are thought to be
a great herb for heart as this flavonoid rich food is tissue
specifically for the heart and the vascular system. It also
strengthens these issues and removes the inflammation on them.
Hawthorn itself is also used to treat people with insomnia who
have difficulty sleeping in the night. It is considered a cardiac
tonic for all heart related issues. It has a strong antioxidant
power to remove unwanted acids from the body. It is also an excellent
inflammatory medicine and should be used in all cases of inflammation.
Hawthorn however has their own side effects to when it is taken
unknowingly to a person who suffers from a low blood pressure
because of the hawthorn strengths and effects on the heart,
people with low blood pressure may not be able to take it.
Hawthorn itself although regards as a safe medicine, other side effects such as nausea , sweating, fatigue and rashes do develop on unexpected occasion so it will be better to watch for the symptoms and stop taking the medicine when it really do occurs to the one taking it or we should consult our doctor beforehand to ask whether is it safe before consuming it.
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