One-footed hawthorn and its use in medicine

The medicinal plant, monoporous hawthorn, has red fruits and white flowers. It grows wild in Eurasia, reaching a height of six meters.

No less popular is the prickly hawthorn, the fruits of which can be white, yellow or red. The plant is famous not only for its medicinal, but also for its decorative properties. So, it can be used as a hedge. The Rubra variety looks impressive, which forms a solid carpet of dark red flowers with a white core.

Application of hawthorn

Medicinal hawthorn, the beneficial properties of which are known to few, must be harvested during active flowering. Leaves and flowers must be dried and then placed in a well-sealed container. The longer the hawthorn is stored, the weaker its effect.

Therefore, ideally, your herbal medicine cabinet should be updated annually. Hawthorn fruits are harvested and stored in the same way.

Tincture of hawthorn and a decoction of it is useful for cardiovascular diseases. It strengthens the work of the heart. You can drink hawthorn tea, as it is useful for those people who are overweight. The active substances of the plant help to remove excess fluid from the body.

If you decide to take hawthorn during pregnancy, then be extremely careful, and it is better to consult your doctor. If the medicinal plant is used improperly, people can experience nausea, vomiting, irregular heart rhythms and dizziness.

As you can see, hawthorn, the contraindications of which must be known, is quite a useful folk remedy.