Crataegus, Hawthorn, Shan Zha 山楂Oxyacantha, White Thorn
Shan Zha (TCM) |
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Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563
C. oxyacantha
Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886
Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886
Chinese Hawthorn fruit slices (Adam, 2017)
Botanical name:
Crataegus laevigata (formerly C. oxyacantha) and C. monogyna are the principle sources used in Europe.
In TCM, C. cuneata and C. oxycantha var. pinnatifida are used.
Parts used:
Fruit; also the leaf, seed and flower
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, Dry. Sour and Sweet
Classifications:
H. Nourish the Heart
O. Promote Digestion
Crataegus laevigata (formerly C. oxyacantha) and C. monogyna are the principle sources used in Europe.
In TCM, C. cuneata and C. oxycantha var. pinnatifida are used.
Parts used:
Fruit; also the leaf, seed and flower
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, Dry. Sour and Sweet
Classifications:
H. Nourish the Heart
O. Promote Digestion
Uses:
1. Moves the Blood, Clears Blood Stasis, Regulates the Circulation, Eases Pain (West, TCM):
2. Nourishes the Heart, Settles the Spirit (West):
3. Moves the Blood, Benefits the Womb (West, TCM):
4. Promotes Digestion, Clears Food Stagnation:
5. Promotes Urine, Clears Stones:
6. Others Uses:.
7. Stops Leakage:
Dose:
Fruit, Flower or Leaf in Infusion: 1–2 teaspoonful (3–6 grams)
Decoction of the Fruit: 6–15 grams daily (up to 20 or 30 grams)
Fruit in Powder: 1–4 grams
Preparation:
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Comment:
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Fruit, Flower or Leaf in Infusion: 1–2 teaspoonful (3–6 grams)
Decoction of the Fruit: 6–15 grams daily (up to 20 or 30 grams)
Fruit in Powder: 1–4 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Heart disease, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
2. To strengthen Heart and Circulation:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
3. Hypertension:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
iii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
4. Angina Pectoris:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
5. High cholesterol and Hypertension, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
6. Arteriosclerosis, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
7. Varicose veins:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
8. Anxiety with Palpitations, Nervous exhaustion, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
9. Food stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness, belching, poor appetite, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
10. Childhood nutritional impairment with Fever and poor appetite, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
11. Inguinal Hernia, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Da Shan Zha Wan
Eight Treasure Congee
1. Heart disease, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
2. To strengthen Heart and Circulation:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
3. Hypertension:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
iii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
4. Angina Pectoris:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
5. High cholesterol and Hypertension, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
6. Arteriosclerosis, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
7. Varicose veins:
i. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
ii. Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
8. Anxiety with Palpitations, Nervous exhaustion, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
9. Food stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness, belching, poor appetite, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
10. Childhood nutritional impairment with Fever and poor appetite, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
11. Inguinal Hernia, Hawthorn with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Da Shan Zha Wan
Eight Treasure Congee
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously in those with marked digestive weakness, gastric ulcers.
2. May potentiate Cardiac Glycosides (such as Digitalis)
Main Preparations used:
1. Use cautiously in those with marked digestive weakness, gastric ulcers.
2. May potentiate Cardiac Glycosides (such as Digitalis)
Main Preparations used: