hawthorn - is it as good as claimed

[scruffycat]

Hawthorn contains powerful antioxidants to protect the linings of blood vessel walls against the damaging effects of free radicals.

[wobblybee]

Hi scruffycat, I hope you're keeping well 😊

Well, according to white dragon.org.uk/articles/hawthorn

Leaves, flowers and berries can all be used herbally, and are prized as a cardiac tonic!

I've never tasted herbal tea or anything made from hawthorn. But, I tried Chinese herbs for medicinal purposes and they are definitely an acquired taste. 😊xB

[neta]

What is "hawthorn"?? To us Americans its the surname of a famous writer