lot of plants used since ancient times as a medicinal healers.Of these teas prepared, tinctures, lotions, which are then applied, depending on the disease.Widespread as a medicinal plant got hawthorn berries.But before we learn about their medicinal properties, consider what is the plant itself.Hawthorn - a wild shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 6 meters.All shoots are thick thorn stem origin.The plant blooms with white fragrant flowers, gathered in clusters.There are different types of plants that vary in leaf shape and size of the fruit.In the cultivated species of hawthorn fruits are quite large, the size of a small plum.
Territory
growing area of ​​distribution of the plant depends on its type.For example, a blood-red hawthorn grows in Siberia and eastern Kazakhstan and scratchy - in Transcarpathia.Most species are used as ornamental in parks and squares, as well as shelterbelts.Propagated hawthorn usually shoots, but in some cases can be used and seeds.Usual place of its habitat in the wild - this is the edge of forests, river banks and forest-steppe zone.
Hawthorn - benefits and harms
This plant is widespread use in folk medicine.To prepare the preparations thereof are used not only inflorescences and fruits.Flowers are collected mainly from the hawthorn, which grows in Ukraine.It should be borne in mind that it fades very quickly, especially in hot weather, and therefore the collection of flowers lasts only 3-4 days.Harvesting usually lasts about a month.The collected raw materials dried in special chambers at a temperature of 40 degrees, and then used for the preparation of medicaments in the form of teas and tinctures other.
use for medicinal purposes
What is the effect on the human body hawthorn?Benefits and harms of - what more of the drug out of it?These questions constantly arise not only from traditional healers, but also in the scientific medical community.Preparations of this plant dilates blood vessels of the brain and calm the nervous system.They improve metabolism and can be used to normalize the heart rhythms, sleep and general condition.
But not everyone and not always necessary to use hawthorn.Harm and benefits exist, so you should consult with your doctor.Should not be used for long periods of time - this may lead to a decrease in heart rhythms.You also can not use broth fasting, they can provoke intestinal cramps and even vomiting.In order to prevent intestinal colic, do not drink cold water preparations.
course, each plant can be both beneficial and harmful, including hawthorn, use and damage of which depend on how to use it.Therefore, its use for medicinal purposes should be very careful.
ability to reduce the pressure limits the use of hypotensive drugs from plants such as hawthorn.Benefits and harms of its berries - a very relative concept.Its fruits, especially unripe, may cause mild poisoning.
