Hawthorn. Major n.e. Brown is a variety of Crataegus Crataegus belonging to Crataegus of Rosaceae, with lush plants. Mountain red is cold-resistant and wind-resistant, and can be cultivated in plains and hillsides. Sandy soil is the best soil condition, and cohesive soil grows poorly. Hawthorn fruit is used for fresh food, processing or candied haws. Generally, hawthorn is used as rootstock for grafting propagation.

The fruit is nearly spherical or pear-shaped, large in shape, 2.5 cm in diameter, deep red and with light spots; The nucleus is 3-5, slightly angular outside, and the inner surface is smooth on both sides; Sepals fall off very late, leaving a circular depression at the top. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is 9-65438+1October.

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Hawthorn operation

Hawthorn has the function of skin care and slimming. Hawthorn, a woman's diet drug, contains vitamin C, carotene and other substances, which can block and reduce the production 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 candied haws, you can also soak in water, soak in hawthorn tea and make hawthorn jam. Although hawthorn has a good appetizing and digestion promoting effect, it should not be eaten more, especially for some elderly people, pregnant women and the elderly, who have a bad stomach and are not suitable for eating.

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