One of the most effective plants in "nature's pharmacy", hawthorn is the heart's best friend. Also known as gherghin, maracine, white hawthorn, malaii cucului or malaies, hawthorn grows spontaneously in all areas of Romania, especially at the edge of forests, in deforested areas, on pastures, in maracinis and in thickets.
Being recommended especially by cardiologists as the best natural treatment against high blood pressure, the plant itself and the products that are obtained from it have the role of supporting the functions of the heart, improving blood circulation, toning the walls of the coronary vessels and to stop the harmful action of free radicals on the blood vessels and the heart.
The benefits of hawthorn
When it comes to eating hawthorn, there are many health benefits that can be mentioned. The most important 5 of these are detailed below.
- 1. Reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases
- balancing the functions of the heart;
- regulation of arterial hypertension;
- fluidization of the blood;
- preventing the occurrence of clots and thrombosis.
In another vein, hawthorn supplements calm the pain that occurs in case of angina pectoris and heart rhythm disorders. Hawthorn dilates blood vessels, thus facilitating optimal circulation to all body organs.
- 2. Fading of hemorrhoids and varicose veins
As far as the consumption of hawthorn is concerned, the benefits are also the facilitation of blood circulation and the reduction of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
- 3. Reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood
Not only and perhaps, when talking about hawthorn, benefits worth mentioning include the reduction of LDL cholesterol in the blood, meaning the reduction of the concentration of triglycerides in the body and maintaining lipids at a normal level.
- 4. Alleviation of anxiety states
Hawthorn improves states of anxiety, chronic stress and depression because it increases the level of oxygen in the blood. In addition, the antioxidants in its composition fight free radicals and toxins in the body. Thanks to this property, hawthorn calms the nervous system and helps with insomnia.
- 5. Prevention of indigestion and diuretic action
When experts recommend louse, the benefits of consuming this plant are multiple. Among them is the fact that it helps the body break down fats, being especially useful in meals that contain a lot of fat. In addition, hawthorn has diuretic action and removes excess water from the body.
Hawthorn contains specific nutrients, which increase both urine flow and excretion. The effects of the procyanidin contained in this shrub on serum acid and kidney function are very strong.