HAWTHORNE BERRIES [370-3]
Heart and circulation stimulant.
Crateagus oxyacantha
Hawthorn berries are widely used to strengthen and balance the heart
and circulatory system.
Bioflavonoids cause dilation of blood vessels especially coronary arteries.
They produce a feeling of well-being reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.
This is a plant that truly seems to target the tissues of the heart.
Searchers believe that hawthorn helps the heart in several ways. It dilate
coronary arteries to improve blood supply. It may increase the heart's pumping
force, eliminate heart-rhythm irregularities and remove cholesterol from
arterial walls.
It has been used to reduce angina attacks (with long-term use), prevent
cardiac complications in elderly patients with pneumonia, influenza.
Even though hawthorn is safe, you should discuss
adding hawthorn to your treatment with your physician.
