The fact that hawthorn can be used for medicinal purposes was known in ancient times. And in ancient Rome its healing properties were known, and in Russian ancient herbalists there are references to it. Nowadays, not only folk, but also scientific medicine values both the flowers and the fruits of this shrub. After all, both of them are equally effective in the treatment of heart disease. So, for many years, the pharmaceutical industry has been producing tincture from the fruits of hawthorn. During this time, she has established herself as an effective tool that has a sedative, analgesic and
cardiotonic effect. The extract of these fruits is also included in other complex preparations taken for angina pectoris, heart defects, autonomic neuroses, cardiosclerosis with circulatory disorders.
The fruits of hawthorn. Use for heart disease
These berries are a valuable remedy for the weak activity of a vital organ. They are especially good at overworking the heart muscle, which is accompanied by nervous excitement.
But with defects, large doses are very dangerous. So, how to cook the fruits of hawthorn so as not to harm the patient? To strengthen the heart muscle and improve health, it is enough to boil a tablespoon of berries in a liter of water for half an hour. You need to take medicine only before bedtime, 0.5 cups. The same decoction can be used for intestinal disorders, accompanied by flatulence and diarrhea.
The fruits of hawthorn. Use for hypertension
For this purpose, infusion and juice can be made from the berries of the bush. To prepare the latter, you need to add 100 ml of water to 500 g of crushed fruits, warm to 40 ° C and compress in a juicer. Drink juice in small doses: three times a day, only 20 ml. The infusion is prepared from 100 g of hawthorn fruit, peeled. At night they need to be poured with cold water (0.5 l), and in the morning it should be boiled for 10 minutes. Drink 3 glasses a day of chilled and strained infusion.
The fruits of hawthorn. Application in cosmetology
Green shrubs can be used to make masks. They need to grind so that it turns out mashed potatoes, remove the seeds. In the finished mass, it is necessary to add a little sour cream (cream, egg yolk) and honey. Such masks perfectly relieve skin fatigue, eliminate acne, porosity and roughness, heal the skin, nourish and tone.
The fruits of hawthorn. Cooking Application
Sweet preparations from this product also have some healing effect. They contribute to a sound, healthy sleep, soothe nerves, lower blood pressure, but, however, are not as effective as, for example, tinctures. Therefore, you can eat fruits without fear of overdose. Healthy fruits are obtained from fresh fruits, and dried ones are ground into flour with a sweet taste, with the addition of which pancakes, homemade cookies are then baked, toppings are prepared for pies. They can also be preserved in various ways. For example, you can make jam only from the fruits of hawthorn or add the same number of apples to them. Berries, mashed with sugar, are prepared with minimal heat treatment, which is important for preserving useful substances in them. If there is no time and desire to bother for a long time, you can just roll compote from the fruits of hawthorn.