Hawthorn: here are its many benefits

Hawthorn is a shrub with many healing properties. Let's find out which are the most important.

Hawthorn is a shrub that can reach a height of 3-5 meters. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, it is widespread in Italy and is mostly known for its many beneficial properties. Since ancient times, its red berries, white flowers and leaves have been used to prepare teas, infusions , syrups, liqueurs and jams. Its properties are in fact very many, and range from those healing for the heart to those it has on the intestines and kidneys. All while passing through the stress that it is able to relieve quickly.

What are the benefits of hawthorn

Known for its many properties , hawthorn is perfect for making remedies that can improve the health of the circulatory system.

In fact, taking it helps to control problems such as arthythmia and tachycardia. Going more specifically, this precious element is able to bring the following benefits:

Improve heart failure

When the heart can no longer pump blood properly. Hawthorn proves to be a real panacea, improving muscle tone and making it easier to carry out physical activity. Furthermore, in case of chest pains (an example are those caused by angina pectoris) it is useful for regulating heart pressure, helping to keep pressure levels in the right levels.

Makes menopause easier

In menopause , its use is useful to prevent problems with the arteries or heart, facilitating circulation. Its use is recommended to naturally prevent any heart or artery-related problems . It also relieves problems such as hot flashes and makes any arrhythmias more regular.

Relieves itching

Hawthorn is a valid help against itching , acne or redness. In this case it is particularly useful in the form of a gel or cream. Spreading it at the right time helps the skin to improve both in symptoms and in appearance.

Improve digestion

Hawthorn is also useful for aiding digestion . When this is difficult, it is in fact possible to take a cup after meals to facilitate it and feel immediately lighter. A really simple but effective method to better enjoy the moment following meals.

It is good for oral health

Using hawthorn tea for rinsing helps soothe inflammation and burning in teeth and gums. A simple and effective remedy that can be used after meals . Obviously the herbal tea must be strictly sugar-free.

In addition to the benefits just mentioned, this shrub is also used as a sedative in situations of anxiety , stress or insomnia . Furthermore, its benefits also go to solve intestinal problems (such as diarrhea or stomach pain). And if taken in the correct way (for example in the form of herbal tea) it has diuretic effects.

As for how to consume it, hawthorn is perfect in the form of herbal tea or infusion. In this case you can drink it either alone or in addition to other beneficial ingredients by taking it once or twice a day away from meals. Furthermore, it is also possible to find it in the form of mother tincture or glycemic macerate. In this case it will be enough to take the quantities described on the package to obtain valid results.

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