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Crataegus monogyna ?Alternative name:
Common hawthorn
Single-seeded hawthorn

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Safe. In folk medicine, hawthorn fruits are used to strengthen heart and vessels. Used in rituals and ceremonies symbolizing protection and health.
Low shrub with thorny branches. Fruits red, round, with a single seed inside.
Grows at forest edges, gardens, and parks Fruits (haws) harvested in autumn after full ripening
Collect fruits after first frosts when sweeter. Harvest carefully to avoid sharp thorns.
Fruits eaten fresh, dried, or processed into tinctures and jams. Seeds inside fruits are toxic and should be removed before use. Used in compotes, jams, and tinctures.
Fruit: Red, sweet-sour, fleshy
Leaves: Rarely used, sometimes for teas
Flowers: Fragrant, used in folk medicine
Hawthorn Jam (Boiling)
Thick with rich flavor
1. Wash fruits and remove seeds.
2. Boil with sugar for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into jars and store cool.
Hawthorn Tincture (Infusion)
Tonic and cardioprotective
1. Soak fruits in vodka for 2–3 weeks.
2. Strain and take 20 ml twice daily.
3. Store in a cool dark place.
Hawthorn Flower Tea (Brewing)
Calming with light aroma
1. Pour boiling water over dried flowers.
2. Steep for 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink warm plain or with honey.
Hawthorn Fruit Puree (Mashing)
Used as dessert and sauce additive
1. Cook fruits until soft and mash.
2. Add sugar if desired.
3. Use fresh or freeze.