Hawthorn Whole Dried Berries

Description

Latin Name: Crataegus Monogyna

Hawthorn’s therapeutic actions come from the berries, flowers and leaves. The total complex of plant constituents is considered valuable as a remedy for those with circulatory and cardiac problems.

It is believed to regulate and support these systems and be beneficial to use in the following conditions:

• It could give relief from cramp-like symptoms.

• Mild congestive heart failure. Believed to increase cardiac output and increase the flow of blood through the coronary arteries.

• Arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) – Thought to counteract rhythm disturbances. High blood pressure – Believed to cause vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

• Nervous Heart Disorders (palpitations) – Believed to have a sedative effect on the nervous system which may render it useful in heart conditions where the nerves are involved.

• Heart Weakness – as caused by infectious diseases e.g. pneumonia, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Is believed to restore and support heart function.

• Encourage concentration and memory function as it improves circulation of blood and oxygen to the brain

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