Hawthorn Berries

Health Benefits of Hawthorn

The health benefits of hawthorn include its ability to reduce chest pain, regulate blood pressure and boost the immune system, relieve intestinal infections, and give relief from skin conditions like eczema.

Reduces Chest Pains

The formal name for chest pains is angina, they can be extremely painful. If you suffer from angina, you should speak with a doctor, as it can often signal a cardiovascular issue. However, hawthorn can significantly lessen the pain of chest pains, as it has for thousands of years in traditional medicine.

Improves Heart Health

There is a very good reason why hawthorn is primarily praised in both traditional and modern medicine for its positive impact on the heart; it can reduce the chances of cardiovascular conditions by increasing your stamina, reducing shortness of breath, and boosting energy and eliminating fatigue. The extensive list of organic compounds, saponins, catechins, and other beneficial antioxidants in these small fruits make it a very potent weapon against dangerous free radicals affecting heart health.

Stabilizes Blood Pressure Levels

Hawthorn helps stabilize blood pressure. Whether your blood pressure is too high or too low, the compound mixture in hawthorn is able to establish a healthy blood pressure in your system, according to your body, making it valuable for both hypotension and hypertension.

Boosts Immune System

In addition to the antioxidants eliminating dangerous toxins from the body, the vitamin C in hawthorn also helps in boosting the activity of your white blood cells to increase your overall health!

Reduces Anxiety

In many traditional medicines, hawthorn was used for certain psychological conditions, including stress, and anxiety. Very often, hawthorn was offered to people who had recently had a broken heart, a loss of a family member, etc. because it was said to improve mood and mend a broken heart. Enzymatically, it turns out that hawthorn may have an impact on our hormonal levels, which would explain why so many cultures of the past believed in those health benefits!

Increases Energy

Hawthorn is known to expand the coronary blood vessels, which allows for more blood to be circulated through the body, which can result in a higher level of energy or alertness. When all parts of your body are properly oxygenated, your cognitive skills improve, your energy levels rise, and your metabolism is able to work at optimal levels.

Improves Digestion

There are various organic compounds in hawthorn that interact with our gut flora to improve our nutrient digestion, while the fiber in hawthorn improves our digestive process as a whole and eliminates any issues, such as constipation, bloating, cramping, and more serious conditions like ulcers.

Skin Care

The antioxidant content in hawthorn makes it useful for applying topically to the skin, particularly on burns, sores, or acne. The organic compounds are anti-inflammatory in nature and are good for reducing itching on healing wounds or from other skin conditions, like eczema or psoriasis.

Eliminates Intestinal Infections

Aside from boosting digestive health by improving nutrient uptake and eliminating constipation, hawthorn is also found to be good at eliminating any intestinal infections, such as tapeworms, that you may be suffering from.

Word of Caution: People experience upset stomach, sweating, fatigue, nausea, agitation, or dizziness, and more serious side effects include shortness of breath, severe allergic reactions, heart irregularities, and mood swings. Speak with your doctor before adding hawthorn to your diet, and speak to them immediately if you experience any of these side effects.