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Crataegus crus-galli |
June: Fruit set begins, berries start to form.
Used in folk medicine for heart strengthening and blood pressure normalization Symbolizes protection and health in Slavic traditions
Shrub with long, often three-branched thorns Fruits bright red and juicy
Grows in sunny spots, forest edges, and along roads Fruits ripen in September–October, bright red color
Harvest fruits after first frosts — they become softer and sweeter Handle carefully due to thorns on branches
Fruits suitable for jams, compotes, and tinctures Seeds are hard, better to remove before processing
Fruit: Bright red, juicy, soft flesh with thin skin
Flowers: White or cream, fragrant
Leaves: Three-lobed with serrated edges
Flowers: White or cream, fragrant
Leaves: Three-lobed with serrated edges
Three-thorned Hawthorn Jam (Boiling)
Pleasant aroma and sweet taste
Pleasant aroma and sweet taste
1. Wash and remove seeds from fruits.
2. Boil with sugar for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars, store in fridge.
2. Boil with sugar for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars, store in fridge.
Three-thorned Hawthorn Compote (Boiling)
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
1. Cover fruits with water, bring to boil and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
2. Add sugar to taste, cool.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Add sugar to taste, cool.
3. Serve chilled.
Three-thorned Hawthorn Tincture (Infusion)
Strengthens heart and vessels
Strengthens heart and vessels
1. Soak fruits in alcohol for 2–3 weeks.
2. Strain and take 15–20 ml twice daily.
3. Store in cool place.
2. Strain and take 15–20 ml twice daily.
3. Store in cool place.
Three-thorned Hawthorn Leaf and Flower Tea (Brewing)
Calms nerves, improves sleep
Calms nerves, improves sleep
1. Brew 1 tsp dried leaves and flowers in 200 ml boiling water.
2. Steep for 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink warm, optionally with honey.
2. Steep for 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink warm, optionally with honey.