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Hawthorn Leaf

Hawthorn Leaf, Other names: Akdiken, Alış, Geyikdikeni, Kızlar yemesi, Yemişen) It is from the Rosaceae family. Its homeland is unknown. Approximately 20 species of hawthorn, which are widespread almost everywhere in Anatolia, grow in our country. Hawthorn species are thorny trees or shrubs that shed their leaves in winter and are also cultivated for their beautiful flowers. 

Among these species, the Hawthorn (C. monogyna), also called hawthorn because of the white thorns it carries, can grow to 2-4 m. Its 3-7 lobed leaves are bright green and have cut ends. Its flowers, which bloom between April and June, are white or pink; its fruits are slightly bittersweet, red and small. Hawthorn species reproduce by the seeds shed from their fruits. 

Use in folk medicine
In Which Diseases Is It Used: The plant dilates blood vessels (especially the heart and brain). It regulates heart activities, has a calming and diuretic effect on the nerves. It is used in cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, heart weakness, nervous heart, atherosclerosis, heartbeats, insomnia, etc. 

It is recommended by folk medicine for use in differential system diseases, prostate enlargement, shortness of breath, etc.
The medicinal effects of hawthorn, which is included in the composition of many ready-made medicines in Europe due to its important health-beneficial properties and its non-toxicity, and the methods of using them can be listed as follows: 

It is a tonic that strengthens the heart and circulatory system. 

Depending on the body's needs, it either stimulates the heart and increases its beats or slows it down. It regulates the heart's functions safely and smoothly. 

It is a diuretic. 

It relieves nervous disorders, nervous heart palpitations and calms the nerves. 

It reduces high blood pressure. 

It is used safely against insomnia. 

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