Hawthorn
Latin names:
Crataegus monogyna ,C. laevigata, C. oxyacantha
Common names :
White thorn, Hawthorn, Noble thorn, Cennelier or Sennelier, May thorn
Family:
Rosaceae
Origin:
Eurasian
Part of the plant used:
Flowering tops
Description
Of Eurasian origin, hawthorn is very common in Europe. Its flowering tops contain flavonoids, proanthocyanidols and amines, which are the main compounds responsible for the activity.
The benefits
- Cardiovascular action –treatment of minor heart rhythm disorders, palpitations and cardiac erethism (increased excitability of the heart) in adults;
- Sedative action on the central nervous system.This property is recognized by use;
- Antioxidant properties.
