As a well-known appetizing snack, hawthorn is often made into rock sugar gourd, hawthorn slices, hawthorn cakes, hawthorn strips, etc., many people know that it has the effect of helping digestion, but if you eat too much and get tired of eating, eating a few pieces of hawthorn can play a good role in eliminating food and relieving greasy. Children don't like to eat and have a bad appetite, so eating a few pieces of hawthorn can also promote appetite.
As a food homologous to medicine and food, hawthorn also has the effects of eliminating food and accumulation, dissipating qi and stasis, and reducing turbidity and lipids. Clinically, it is often used to treat dietary stagnation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hernia pain, stasis obstruction, chest and abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea and other diseases.
The flavonoids in hawthorn have a significant protective effect on the cardiovascular system, can promote cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, in addition to being rich in vitamin C, vitamin B, carotene, malic acid, citric acid and other nutrients, proper consumption can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion.
And a growing body of research suggests that hawthorn has potential anti-cancer effects. It contains high amounts of flavonoids, polyphenols, and vitexin compounds, which are found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, help inhibit the growth of tumor cells, and can also help boost the body's immunity.
On the other hand, the cancer tumor is a solid mass, often with signs of qi stagnation and blood stasis, hawthorn can activate blood and dissolve stasis, good at eliminating meat accumulation, and can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, so it is suitable for the treatment of a variety of cancer patients. It is especially suitable for patients with malignant tumors of the digestive tract and women's reproductive system who also have loss of appetite.
It should be noted that hawthorn, as a food, cannot exert the same efficacy and effect as medicine, and cannot replace medicine to treat diseases. Hawthorn should not be eaten with pork liver, milk, crab, licorice and other foods, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Consumption time and method: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the conditioning effect of diet, and it is recommended to consume hawthorn on an empty stomach in the morning or some time after meals. Hawthorn can be soaked in water to drink or made into hawthorn tea to promote digestion and regulate the stomach. Studies have found that hawthorn is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, which can improve immunity and scavenge free radicals in the body.
Quantity control: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that "it varies from person to person", and moderate intake is the key. Consuming large amounts may cause stomach upset and even cause digestive problems. Eating hawthorn in a reasonable way is good for your health, but eating it in excess can be counterproductive.
Hawthorn, as a common ingredient, has attracted attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. However, despite its proven positive effects on blood pressure, cardiovascular function, and digestion, it is not suitable for everyone to consume large amounts.
Rational consumption of hawthorn needs to consider individual differences and potential health risks. Therefore, it is best to consult a professional doctor or herbalist before consuming hawthorn to ensure the safety and effectiveness of consumption.