Hawthorn
| Hawthorn in TCM:Explore the properties of Hawthorn according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: ST, SP, HT, LV, PC
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates qi, circulates blood, resolves food stagnation
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hawthorn is known for its ability to tonify qi. It also helps to promote qi, resolve food stagnation, and regulate blood circulation. Hawthorn berry invigorates qi and aids in digestion.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Liver, and Pericardium. The flavor of Hawthorn is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be slightly warm in temperature.
For hypertension drink tea daily. For children with no appetite give berries or tea daily [22].
Hawthorn berry is both a food and a medicinal Chinese herb [see also: Sha Zha]
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