Hawhorn berry has been used as an herbal remedy for digestive problems, heart failure, and high blood pressure. In fact, it’s a key part of traditional Chinese medicine.
Powerful antioxidant compounds found helps help neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals that can harm your body when they are present at high levels. These molecules can come from poor diet, as well as environmental toxins like air pollution and cigarette smoke.
Supplementing with hawthorn berry extract may decrease inflammation enough to significantly reduce asthma symptoms.
In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn berry is one of the most commonly recommended foods to help treat high blood pressure.
Shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels!
Hawthorn berries and hawthorn extract have been used for centuries to treat digestive issues particularly indigestion and stomach pain. The berries contain fiber which has been proven to aid digestion by reducing constipation and acting as a prebiotic (vital to maintaining healthy digestion).
Hawthorn berry is also best known for its use alongside traditional medications in the treatment of heart failure. People with heart failure are often encouraged to take hawthorn berry in addition to their current medications, as the supplement is considered safe with few side effects. Those supplementing with Hawthorn berry had less fatigue, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations than people who did not supplement with it.
A powerful tea for heart health!
Barbara Lina Lei, Holistic Practitioner of aromatherapy 