Honey-Processed Hawthorn
[Ingredients] 500g fresh hawthorn, 250g honey.
[Preparation] Wash fresh hawthorn, remove stems and seeds, place in aluminum pot, add sufficient water, simmer until about 70% cooked and most of the water evaporated, then add honey, continue cooking over low heat until fully cooked and reduce to syrup. Cool down, store in bottles or jars for later use.
[Usage] 20g each time, dissolve in warm water, take three times daily.
[Effects] Stimulates appetite and aids digestion, activates blood circulation and resolves stasis. Suitable for coronary heart disease and indigestion caused by excessive meat consumption leading to diarrhea.
[Comment] Experiments have confirmed that hawthorn lowers cholesterol, beneficial for coronary heart disease patients by reducing cholesterol and relieving pain. Hawthorn also has strong antibacterial properties effective against dysentery and diarrhea. This recipe should not be taken on an empty stomach; people with excessive gastric acid should use cautiously even if cholesterol is high. Pregnant women should avoid excessive intake.