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What does it help with
- Strengthening cardiac function and circulation
- Mild blood pressure reduction
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nervousness related to heart problems
Active compounds
Flavonoids (vitexin, orientin), oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), triterpene acids.
OPCs dilate coronary arteries and improve heart blood supply. Effect stable with long-term use.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodFlowers: May–Jun. Fruit: October.
Plant partsFlowering twigs or ripe fruit
Drying35 °C, drying room
Shelf life2 years
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsulesSyrupWine
Pro tip: Hawthorn's effect appears after 4–6 weeks. Consult a doctor if under cardiac treatment.
Recipes
1 Hawthorn tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried hawthorn flowers pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2–3× a day regularly.
2 Hawthorn tincture ▾
Pour 40% vodka over fresh fruit. After 6 weeks strain. 30 drops in water 2× a day.
3 Hawthorn syrup ▾
Boil 500 g fruit 20 min, mash, strain. Add 300 g sugar. Drink 1 tbsp 2× daily.
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