Hawthorn, Tuckingmill
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Hawthorn, Tuckingmill
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 12 May 2011
Hawthorn is a small rough tree that is also known as May. It brightens the hedgerows in spring with a foam of white, scented blossom followed by red berries. It has a ridged trunk and coarsely toothed leaves. If the tree is left unpruned it can reach 50 feet in height. Hawthorn berries also have a long history of use as a heart tonic and have been used for centuries to aid circulation. The Greeks used them primarily for heart disorders, while the Chinese used them for both digestive and circulatory problems. The toxicity count of Hawthorn berries is quite low and only becomes evident in large doses, which makes it a relatively harmless heart tonic that produces good results in many associated conditions.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.065426
Longitude
-2.09428