Flowers and fruits of Hawthorn (Crataegus spp) are widely prescribed for heart disease (cardio- and angioneurosis, atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal tachycardia); its tincture has an antihypertensive effect.
Hawthorn preparations lower blood cholesterol and increase blood circulation in the vessels of the brain and coronary vessels of the heart, thus improving the energy supply of the heart muscle.
These are universal plants for normalizing blood pressure. They are especially recommended for the elderly. It is considered to be a good remedy for hypertension, neurosis, menopause. Increased doses of hawthorn have a positive effect on insomnia, which is caused by nervous excitement.
Hawthorn preparations are also used as an effective remedy for dizziness, complications of diabetes, atherosclerosis.
Water and alcohol extracts of the flowers improve the work of the heart muscle. Selective antispasmodic vasodilatory effect on cerebral vessels and coronary vessels has been proven, resulting in improved oxygen supply to the brain and myocardium.
The plant and its preparations increase the force of heart contractions, slow down and regulate cardiac activity (antiarrhythmic effect).
In folk medicine, infusions of hawthorn fruits and flowers are used to increase efficiency and reduce the excitability of the nervous system.
* Decoction of the fruit is prepared from 1 tbsp. of raw materials and 2 cups of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes. Take a glass 2-3 times a day.
* Hawthorn fruit tincture: 10 g of crushed fruit pour 100 ml of 70% ethyl alcohol, infuse for 14 days, filter. Take 20 – 30 drops 3-4 times a day before meals.
Hawthorn fruits are included into a delicious and healthy berry fruits tea for daily consumption “Вітамінний заряд”/”Vitamin Charge”, produced by APC “Antea”.