HAWTHORN

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha)   Hawthorns regulating action on the heart acts by normalizing blood pressure and strengthening the heart muscle. Hawthorn is an excellent herb for relaxing nervous tension brought on by stress of job, family worries and any other stressful conditions.   It is also an aid in sleeping well. Common Names: English hawthorn May bush May tree Quickset Thorn-apple tree Whitehorn Plant Parts used: Flowers and Fruit Side Effects or contraindications: None Known Cautions: Hawthorn may increase or decrease the effects of prescription heart medications. Internal uses for Hawthorn Arteriosclerosis Antispasmodic Cardiac Sedative Insomnia Nervous tension Lowers blood pressure External use for Hawthorn None Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Tea: Add 1/2 cup flowers to 1cup of boiling water Steep for 5 to 10 minutes Take: 1 to 1/2 cups per day. Sweeten with honey if desired. Decoction: Use 1 tsp crushed fruit to 1/2 cup cold water Let stand for 6 or 8 hours Then bring quickly to a boil, strain Take: 1 to 1/2 cups day in mouthful dosages spread out through the day