Benefits
- Controls high cholesterol
- Protects against heart diseases and controls high blood pressure
- Treats skin boils and sores
- It can be used as a therapeutic agent for liver disease
- It carries blood thinning properties
- Treats kidney and digestive problems
Preparation and Dosage
NB: Use berries, leaves or flowers
- Wash the Hawthorn leaves, flowers or berries thoroughly
- Crush or chop into smaller pieces
- Boil water in a pot and add Hawthorn parts to the boiling water
- Steep for 15 20 minutes
- Strain the liquid, drink 1-2 cups daily
- Spiritual Hawthorn helps to open heart to giving and receiving love, and can help in healing heartache
Side Effects
NB: Hawthorn can be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under the Health provider’ guide
NB: Do not use Hawthorn with other heart disease medication.
- It is safe when used moderately
- Excessive use can cause dizziness and upset stomach
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Nosebleed
- Insomnia
- Sweating