John Myers
Hawthorn tea is not only considered healthy because of its positive effect on the heart. Find out what you need to know about the medicinal plant in this health tip.
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Hawthorn tea – effect on health
Thanks to its positive health effects, the hawthorn was named medicinal plant of the year 2019 by scientists at the University of Würzburg.
- Studies have found the positive effects hawthorn tea has on your heart health in particular .
- Certain flower pigments, so-called flavinoids, increase the contraction force of the heart. People with heart failure benefit from this.
- In addition, hawthorn tea causes the coronary arteries to expand, which results in better blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- Hawthorn tea also has an antirhythmic effect, preventing arrhythmias in the heart.
- Hawthorn also acts as a natural antihypertensive.
- However, hawthorn is not only used as a home remedy for heart problems.
- The medicinal plant also has a positive effect on digestion. It relaxes the intestines and relieves flatulence.
- Anyone suffering from water retention benefits from the slightly diuretic effect of hawthorn.
Hawthorn tea – how to use the medicinal plant
The tea is made from the flowers and leaves of the hawthorn.
- You can either buy hawthorn tea commercially or dry the flowers and leaves yourself if you have a hawthorn in your organic garden .
- The preparation is easy. Put 2-3 teaspoons of dried leaves and flowers in a cup and pour hot water over them.
- The tea should steep for about 20 minutes to develop its effect and taste. Then you can strain and enjoy.
Possible risks or side effects
Hawthorn tea convinces with its numerous positive properties.
- Unfortunately, medicinal plants often have side effects. There are no known side effects of hawthorn tea.
- However, since hawthorn also lowers blood pressure, you should not overindulge in it if you already suffer from low blood pressure .
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should know that there have been no studies into the tolerability of hawthorn tea during these times.
- If you want to be on the safe side, do not consume hawthorn tea when you are pregnant or breastfeeding – even if there is no evidence that the medicinal plant harms mother or child.
