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GASTRONOMIC USE
Since its discovery, hawthorn has been used to
successfully treat a variety of medical conditions,
notably heart and vascular problems.
The impressive health benefits of hawthorn
include its ability to regulate blood pressure,
reduce anxiety, boost the immune system,
protect the heart, improve digestion, boost
respiratory health, reduce the severity of chest
pains, improve mood, treat intestinal infections,
and aid in skin care.
Hawthorn helps stabilize the 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.
MEDICINAL USE
The fruit of the hawthorn shrub is a small, oval or olive-
shaped bright red berry with one or more seeds. It is
called haw. Hawthorn berries have a subtle flavor and a
fleshy texture. Although raw haws are edible, they are
usually made into various jam recipes.