I was recently at a networking mixer and met Monique who asked me to do some work on re-introducing the health benefits of Hawthorn for the treatment of Heart Disease to you all.
Hawthorn (Crataegus species) is a very beneficial plant that Monique's grandmother used to use in the treatment of heart disease. It produces several heart healthy benefits like lowering blood pressure, regulating heart rhythm, and reducing angina. It contains the same antioxidants that are found in grapes called oligomeric procyandins (OPC's for short) and quercetin. Quercetin, also found in red onions and apples, is a clinically proven antihistamine (reducing allergic response) and anti-inflammatory (reducing pain and inflammation in arthritis patients) and has been shown to potentially reduce cancer proliferation, specifically colon cancer.
The most effective treatments are tea made from fresh leaves and flowers. Please see the links below for preparation of this natural medicine.
Warning: All natural remedies should be used in conjunction with the guidance of your physician. As they are often not able to recommend alternative non-FDA proven medications they may if persuaded be supportive and at least help you in tracking the conditions you are using alternative methods to remedy. Though there are no real side effects, this should be taken under the supervision if your physician, as it will interact with other heart medications you maybe taking. Also if your condition does not improve but worsens you need to seek medical attention immediately.
Hawthorn grows well near forests and has been sacred to the English for centuries. Producing flowers in early spring (for which the pilgrim ship the Mayflower was named after) and berries in the fall.
A native to Nova Scotia, Monique has described a jam recipe containing Hawthorn, honey and tomatoes which she swears will taste like strawberries if made correctly. I will do my best to follow up with her for the recipe in order to post it here. If anyone else knows this recipe, please share it with us!
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