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