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