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Hawthorn Berry, 山楂-無硫磺, Hawthorne Berry, Crataegus monogyna L. fruit, (also called haws or thorn apples) is a gentle heart tonic that nurtures the entire circulatory system and is believed to have an uplifting and strengthening effect on the heart, both physically and emotionally. It is widely recommended as a tonic for support of people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and some heart conditions.
Used in conjunction with a healthy diet and stress management, hawthorn is an excellent tonic for persons who have a family history of heart disease. Considered a safe and effective long-term tonic for the aging heart, hawthorn is not habit forming, accumulative or toxic.
These are premium quality, unsulphured, processed as naturally as possible in GMP certified facilities, and tested for pesticide residues, microbiological content and heavy metals.
Great for snacking. Check out these recipes.
TCM Properties: sour, sweet, slightly warm, Liver, Spleen, Stomach.
Directions:
Soak in water to soften; remove seeds before eating or adding to soups or gravy. Seeds may be left in if using for tincture, tea, or extracts.
Note: Heart disease is a serious condition. DO NOT self treat heart conditions without telling your doctor. You should use hawthorn berries only under your doctor's supervision. If you are taking for medicinal purposes, consult with your physician or health care practitioner.
Contents:
1 lb (454g) dried Certified Organic Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna whole fruit)
Warnings:
Do not take if you are also using Digoxin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, phenylephrine, any medication for male sexual dysfunction, nitrates.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Do not give to children.
General cautions:
Keep away from animals and children.
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We
highly recommend that you consult with a Traditional Chinese Medical
practitioner or physician before taking any products or if you have any
questions regarding your health.
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More Information
The hawthorn bush, also known as thornapple, is native to temperate North America, Europe and Asia. It grows up to 5
feet tall on hillsides and in sunny wooded areas throughout the world. Its flowers bloom in May. They grow in small white, red, or pink clusters. Small berries, called haws, sprout after the flowers. They are usually red when ripe, but they may also be black. Hawthorn leaves are shiny and grow in a variety of shapes and sizes. The sweet but tart dried hawthorn berry is used to make condiments, snacks and liquors in many world cuisines, from the traditional "mayhaw," jam of the southern U.S. to Mexican candy and the Korean alcoholic beverage known as sansachun.
Hawthorn is a common thorny shrub in the rose family that What can you do with hawthorn berries?
- make herbal vinegar with hawthorn berries
- make a liqueur
- make a tincture
- make an aperitif
- make an infusion
- make hawthorn jelly
- eat the berries as a snack
- make fruit leather
- make a sauce
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