The fruits of hawthorn are attributed a lot of positive properties, which are used in the treatment of many diseases. Despite his benefits, he still has some side effects. Consider how you can use medical hawthorn and contraindications, which should be known and remembered.
Hawthorn - contraindications for use
For treatment, the fruit of hawthorn is most often used, but it is also possible to brew leaves, flowers or even the roots of this medicinal plant. In the pharmacy they sell already prepared infusion ready for use. If you take hawthorn in the right doses, then it has virtually no side effects, but it is still worthwhile to know before treatment with hawthorn contraindications, which are always indicated in the instructions. And it is best to consult with a doctor who will tell you how to take it without consequences for the body.
So, tincture of hawthorn contraindications for use:
- pregnancy:
- the period of breastfeeding;
- children under 12 years;
- low pressure:
- arrhythmia;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- craniocerebral trauma;
- diseases of the brain;
- liver disease.
Usually, people do not show any reactions to this drug, but there are cases when there is increased sensitivity and intolerance to the component. When using it, there may be side effects in the form of:
- dizziness;
- an allergic reaction, for example, itching or urticaria;
- bradycardia;
- lowering of blood pressure.
It is very cautious to use such tinctures to people who drive a car, as they can cause drowsiness and weakening of concentration. Knowing all the contraindications of hawthorn tincture, watch for the correctness of the doses and reception. Most often, the instructions describe how many drops and what period it is necessary to take a tincture with this or that kind of disease.
Hawthorn berries - contraindications
Most often, the treatment uses already dried berries, which are simply brewed in the form of tea. But sometimes it is recommended to eat fresh berries. It is worth remembering that you can not eat more than one glass at a time. This can reduce blood pressure, as well as provoke a violation of the heart rate.
The fruits of hawthorn have contraindications, non-observance of which can lead to irreversible consequences. Therefore it is very important to know the state of your body so as not to harm him.
Remember that hawthorn can be life threatening. So, if you eat unripe fruits, you can poison yourself. The degree of poisoning directly depends on how green they are.
Broth of hawthorn - contraindications
You need to be careful with the decoction from this plant. It can not be drunk on an empty stomach, as this can provoke a vasospasm and vomiting. If you drink after drinking hawthorn cold water, you may experience
How to dry hawthorn correctly?
If you are preparing a medicinal plant, you should remember that it should not be stored for more than a year. Flowers and leaves should be collected during the flowering period, and the fruits after their full ripening. The ripe fruit has a bright red, orange or yellow saturated color. Collect it best at lunchtime, when there is no morning dew. Drying is necessary in a dry room, which is ventilated. During drying, be sure to turn the berries several times so that they do not get caked.