Hawthorn (Aubèpèn)

Traditionally used

Mild sleep disorders, nervousness, anxiety. Mild heart function support (mild cardiac tonic). Age-related mild cardiac insufficiency.

Prepared as

Flowers, leaves, berries

Chemistry

Oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs) and flavonoids (vitexin, hyperoside) — positive inotropic effect, coronary vasodilation, antioxidant. Takes weeks to show effect.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Dòmi difisil, nervozite, anxiete. Sipò fonksyon kè. Ensifizans kadyak dousman. Aubèpèn kòn nan diaspora ayisyen pou dòmi difisil, tensyon nève, ak sipò kè lejè. Enfizyon flè ak fèy pou kè sote ak ensomnni.

Français — Troubles légers du sommeil, nervosité, anxiété. Soutien léger de la fonction cardiaque. Insuffisance cardiaque légère liée à l'âge. L'aubépine est connue dans la diaspora haïtienne pour le sommeil difficile, la nervosité et le soutien cardiaque léger; infusion de fleurs et feuilles pour les palpitations et l'insomnie.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Kept alongside

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