Crataegus Oxyacantha Hawthorn
Synonyms and Common Names
Mayblossom
Quickthorn
Whitethorn
Haw
Hazel
Gazel
Halves
Hagthorn
Ladies Meat
Bread and Cheese Tree
Preparation and Parts Used
Berries and Bark
Chemical Constituents
Amygdalin (as with all prunus plants)
Crategolic Acid
Crataegin alkaloid
Mixture of: Saponins, Triterpene Acid,Purine, Flavanoid Glycosides
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Cardiac
Diuretic
Astringent
Tonic
Cardiac weakness, valvular murmurs, sighing respiration, nerve depression or neurasthenia, mitral regurgitation, cardiac pain, rapid or feeble heart, heartstrain due to overexertion
Cardiac Tonic
Increase oxygen to heart
Reduces ERP
Weightloss, Emulsifies fats in the body
Treats minor skin irritations
Prevents diarrhea
Used for edema and light kidney problems