hawthorn – Earth to Kathy

April 5, 2018

Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure

Eating right is an important part of healthy blood flow. Herbs for cardiac health can include tonic and hypotensive herbs and oils such as ginkgo, garlic, oats, hawthorn and oregano. These herbs show potential in reducing blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries due to fatty […]

April 12, 2018

Hawthorn Berry Jelly

Hawthorn berries are great for you. Try this country hawthorn berry jelly recipe that has a sour but sweet, rose like flavor. Hawthorn Berry Jelly Ingredients 3 pounds of hawthorn berries, washed, stems removed 2.5 pints of water 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon of allspice Juice of 1 […]

April 12, 2018

Hawthorn Berry Spread

This hawthorn berry spread can lend a sophisticated impression atop pancakes or waffles. The flavor is tart and sweet with a deep royal red-purple color. Hawthorn Berry Spread Ingredients 3 cups of hawthorn berries, rinsed 3 cups of apple juice 1/2 cup of yellow raisins 2 apples, pealed, cored, sliced […]

October 31, 2018

Vitexin

Vitexin is a flavonoid as found in passionflower, mung bean, bamboo, millet, chasteberry, and hawthorn. Links to Plants Containing Vitexin RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research […]