Category Archives: Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.)

Hawthorn Leaves as Anti-Inflammatories

Inflammation is a highly important and necessary reaction to cellular changes. The inflammatory response is a protective mechanism that is activated as a result of environmental or internal challenges to homeostasis, and which result in activation of a cascade of … Continue reading

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Hawthorn (Crataegus nigra) Berries for Anxiety?

Hungarian Hawthorn (Crataegus nigra) is a species of hawthorn that grows to about 6 meters. It is very much like other hawthorn species, and produces a round berry that can be up to 10 mm in diameter. The berry can … Continue reading

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Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.): An Anti-Anxiety Herb?

Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) is a deciduous tree that is found in temperate regions, particularly in Europe and North America, but also Northern Asia. Other common names include the May tree due to the period in which it flowers in the … Continue reading

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