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Hawthorn
Family:
Rosaceae |
Latin Name:
Crataegus species |
Description
Dense tree or shrub with small, sharp thorns. Height up to 25 feet. Fruit: Bright red, round berries 1/3 inch in diameter, with one large seed. Native to Europe with related species in North Africa and Western Asia.
Common Uses
It is used today to treat angina and coronary artery disease. Hawthorn normalizes the heart and circulation, lowering or raising blood pressure according to need. It is found in most herbal preparations for heart weakness, irregular heart beat, hardening of the arteries, artery spasms, and angina. Combined with ginkgo, hawthorn is used to enhance poor memory by improving the circulation of blood to the head, which increases the amount of oxygen to the brain.
History
A noted tree throughout the ages. For the Greeks it was a symbol of hope and the flowering branches decorated weddings. In England, it provided branches for the maypole. The Mayflower was named after the tree to symbolize the hope of the pilgrims in their voyage to America.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Adrenal Formula, Adrenal Strength Blend, Appetite Formula (CSK), Circu Flow®, CoQ10 w/ Hawthorn Berry, Female Hormone Balance (formerly Female Tonic Blend), Hawthorn Berries, Hawthorn Berries, Cert. Organic, Heart Care Blend™ (formerly Heartwarmer®), Heart Support (formerly Heart Toner Blend), Resveratrol Six™, Womenopause (formerly Dong Quai Woman’s Blend)
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