Crataegi Fuctus – Hawthorn (Natures wild pharmacy)
Chinese Medicinal Properties of Hawthorn according to the Chinese Materia Medica (Bensky et al, 2004)
Reduces food stagnation in the digestive system, from meat and greasy food, improves blood flow, and alleviates diarrhea and dysentery (Bensky et al, 2004).
Transforms blood stasis and dissipates clumps, is used for chest pain and obstruction, invigorates blood, and treats pain in the heart (Bensky et al, 2004).