Hawthorn infusion is one of the best natural elixirs you can drink in autumnto strengthen your body at a time when it is most weakened and therefore vulnerable to colds (unless you have any medical contraindications).
Its health properties have been valued for centuries. It has been drunk in Polish villages since at least the 17th and 18th centuries, but nowadays it has been somewhat forgotten, which is a pity, because hawthorn fruit infusion can naturally support, among others: immunity circulatory system or .
Hawthorn contains, among others: vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which supports immunity, blood vessels and general heart health (circulatory system), it also has an antioxidant effect and helps in the absorption of iron. It is a source of B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6), i.e. thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and pyridoxine.
Hawthorn heart, circulation, nervous system, helps maintain appropriate cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It also contains vitamin A (beta-carotene, which supports eyesight, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc, which are also important for the body.
It contains organic acids and supporting pectins flavonoids that strengthen vessels and improve circulation, and procyanidins with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
It is usually assumed that Hawthorn infusion should be drunk for about 5-6 weeks to see results, but before you start your adventure with it, it is safest to consult your doctor first.
This is not recommended for everyone (a visit to a doctor before treatment is necessary, especially in case of chronic diseases, low blood pressure or taking medications, especially those for heart or blood pressure).
Preparing the potion itself is not difficult. Even more so You can easily get dried fruits, flowers and leaves in herbal stores. Buy them and put 1-2 g of crushed dried herb into a cup. Pour 150 ml of boiling water over them and brew covered for fifteen minutes. Then strain and drink.
