Introduction To Hawthorn
Hawthorns have been used by ancient herbalists dating as far back as 659 A.D. Not only used as food and medicine but hawthorn can also be used to ward off evil spirits. This can be achieved by hanging branches above entryways into homes, or over babies while sleeping or any place one needs protection.
Where to find
Here is a map with approximately the growing range of hawthorn.
Hawthorn can be found growing in many parts of the world. One can typically find them growing in hedgerows, ditches, old homesteads, and old farms, they prefer moist rich deep fine-textured soils but will tolerate sandy rocky soils as well.
6 Health benefits
Hawthorns have many amazing health benefits for your heart and skin.
Amazing for heart health
Helps with ageing
Helps with hair loss
Lowers blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Improves circulation
How to use
The leaves and berries can be used to make tea. The berries can also be made into delicious nutritious juice, jam, and jellies. Also, they are great added to baked goods like cakes, muffins and cookies. "NOTE!! remove seeds" they are not poisonous but no one likes crunchy seeds in their preserves.
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