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Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
Hedgerow thorn whose leaf, flower, and berry are Europe's classic heart trophorestorative.
Flavor
Berry is mealy, tart-sweet, like a dry haw and apple skin.
Symptoms
palpitations, poor circulation, anxiety, high blood pressure
In favor
Gentle, food-like berry
Against
Must not delay real cardiac evaluation
Grow lab
Yes
Days to harvest
First haws in year 3–5