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The Chinese Hawthorn fruit comes from the Chinese Hawthorn tree of course. The Chinese Hawthorn tree is also known as Chinese Hawberry. The tiny fruits of this tree are an inch or so big, have a bright red skin, lightly frecked. Looks rather like the crabapple. The taste of the Chinese Hawthorn is tart and not too sweet, there is not much juice, while the texture resembles that of a soft textured apple. Crataegus pinnatifida, also known as mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn or Chinese hawberry, refers to a small to medium-sized tree, as well as the fruit of the tree. The fruit is bright red, 1.5 in (38 mm) in diameter. In Chinese, the fruit is called shanzha (literally meaning "mountain hawthorn") or dà hóng guo (literally meaning "big red fruit").
- Hawthorn berry extract has shown anti-inflammatory potential
- Hawthorn berry may reduce blood pressure by helping dilate blood vessels
- Hawthorn extract has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Hawthorn berry serves as a digestive aid by decreasing the transit time of food in your digestive system
- Hawthorn berry is an ingredient in some hair growth products
- Hawthorn supplements may reduce anxiety
- Hawthorn berry is beneficial for people with heart failure, as it has been shown to improve heart function and decrease symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue
There have ben no tangible side effects of the berry but some people have complained of mild nausea or dizziness.