HAWTHORN BERRIES

Description

Hawthorn has been used in medicine for thousands of years. In Ancient China, around 569 ACE, hawthorn was included in the government’s first approved Pharmacopoeia. It belongs to the Digestive Aid category and widely used for treating low stomach acidity and helping break down heavy food and proteins.

Hawthorn berries are loaded with flavonoids, vitamins C, B1, and B2, Iron, phosphorous and calcium.

 

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients: dried Chinese Hawthorn Berries- 140g (5 oz)

 

HAWTHORN BENEFITS

1. Hawthorn Berry Benefits
   1. Weight Loss

   Hawthorn berry promotes the loss of sodium from the body which results in excretion of the excess water in the body via urine, promoted by the kidneys to maintain a stable water balance in the body.

   2. Blood Pressure and Cholesterol control

   Hawthorn berries are loaded with flavonoids that incredibly helpful in preventing high blood pressure, irregularity in heartbeat, as well as the hardening of the arteries. Flavonoids help to dilate blood vessels, which then normalizes the increased pressure. It reduces the concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood which aids in the further easy flow of the blood throughout the body.

   3. Immunity Support

   Flavonoids, found in Hawthorn, strengthen the immune system by acting as antioxidants and preventing inflammation.

   4. Anxiety relief

   Hawthorn berries help calm the mind down and relax.

   5. Relieves Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)

   Hawthorn is beneficial for dilation of both the peripheral as well as the coronary blood vessels that help ensure proper blood circulation to the heart, and thereby averts the possibilities of angina.

   6. Improves Digestion

   The components of the hawthorn berries effectively interact with the gut flora to help boost the process of digestion and absorption of ingested food. Hawthorn berries are loaded with fibers which further help in not just ensuring proper digestion, but also help with bloating and constipation.

   7.Treats Insomnia

   Hawthorn berry is often a recommended remedy for insomnia.

   8. Boosts Healthy Skin and Hair Growth

   Loaded with antioxidants, hawthorn berries provide benefits to the skin and hair health. The organic constituents of the hawthorn berry contain amazing anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial for the rejuvenation of skin tissues and even help in healing wounds or cuts. If you are suffering from persistent hair loss or thinning of your hair, consumption or even the direct application of hawthorn berries can help combat the situation.

    

   CONTRAINDICATIONS:

   Pregnancy, Peptic ulcers.

HAWTHORN TEA RECIPE 

Hawthorn Iced Tea easy to make. It has a unique tangy fruit flavor that goes great with any meal.

THIS RECIPE FOR 1/2 PACKAGE (70G). FOR WHOLE PACK DOUBLE AMOUNT OF WATER AND SUGAR. 

You will need:

2 1/2 ounces dried Chinese Hawthorn berries(70g)

6 cups water (1.4L)

1/4 cup sugar (50g)

Rinse dry berries, place to the medium size pot and add water. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Turn the heat off, and add the sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Allow to cool completely. Strain through cheesecloth or fine-meshed strainer.  You can serve it with ice in hot summer day or drink warm in winter.

 

 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.