Crataegus oxycantha

Common Name :
Hawthorn

Scientific Name :
Crataegus oxycantha

Medicinal value :
Hawthorn is an excellent herb for treating insomnia, nervousness and preventing miscarriage. This herb is very effective for heart diseases for since ancient times, it gives strength to muscles. Some other uses of this herb are it prevents arteriosclerosis and angina.

Religious Importance :
Leaves of the hawthorn are used for protecting sachets. This herb protect home from negative energy and people also believes that carrying this is good for fishing.

Habitat:
Hawthorn is growing very well in North America. It can tolerate moist soils but like to be in rich and moist loam soils. This deciduous tree can be 40 feet large in appropriate conditions.

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