Medicinal Plant Of the Month – Hawthorn

Hawthorn
(Creatagus Oxycanthoides)

Parts used; leaf, flower, berries

Constituents; Flavonoids, Saponins, Rutin- a plant pigment that has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, Tannins, Acids, Vitamin C, Calcium.

Actions; Cardiotonic, Hypotensive, Nervine tonic, Astringent, Diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Plant of the Month Hawthorn

This information is to be used as a guide only to this plant’s benefits it does not take the place of your health practitioner

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