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What kind of tree is hawthorn?
Crataegus pinnatifid a var. major n.e. Brown is a deciduous tree of Crataegus pinnatifid a variety of Crataegus Crataegus, belonging to Crataegus of Rosaceae, and its plants are flourishing. Mountain red is cold-resistant and wind-resistant, and can be cultivated in plains and hillsides. Sandy soil is the best soil condition, while sticky soil grows poorly. Hawthorn fruit is used for fresh eating, processing or sugar fenugreek. Generally, hawthorn is used as rootstock for grafting and propagation.

The fruit is nearly spherical or pear-shaped, with a large shape, a diameter of 2.5 cm, deep bright red and light spots; Nuclei 3-5, slightly angular outside, smooth on both sides of the inner surface; Sepals fall off very late, leaving a round depression at the apex. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is September 9- 10/October.

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Hawthorn action

Hawthorn has the functions of caring skin and slimming. Hawthorn, a woman's slimming tablet, contains substances such as vitamin C and carotene, which can block and reduce the generation of free radicals, enhance the body's immunity, and have anti-aging and anti-cancer effects. Women who eat more hawthorn can eliminate body fat and reduce fat absorption, which can achieve the effect of beauty and slimming for women who love beauty.

There are many ways to eat hawthorn. Besides making hawthorn slices and Sugar-Coated Berry, you can also soak in water, soak in hawthorn tea and make hawthorn jam. Although hawthorn has a good appetizing and digestive effect, it should not be eaten more, especially for some elderly people, pregnant women and the elderly, who have a weak stomach and are not suitable for eating.

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