Hawthorn Tea Crataegus Monogyna
Hawthorn, known in latin as Cmtaegus monogyna, grows in sunny, warm places. In spring, this shrub's white blossoms decorate the edges of woodlands, and in fall, its brilliant red berries are visible from some distance. Hawthorn flowers, leaves and berries have long been used to prepare medicinal teas and tinctures, and in recent years hawthorn has become popular with natural healers for treating heart ailments.
Traditional doctors, too, are studying hawthorn's health benefits, it has the ability to strengthen the heart muscle, promote blood flow and lower blood pressure. In fact, hawthorn may be a source of new heart drugs. It is also good for irregular heartbeats and palpitations and may help prevent heart disease in older people. Its curative effects develop over many months. Therefore, hawthorn tea should be taken daily over a long period. Even with prolonged use, no side effects have been reported.