Hawthorn + Brown Sugar — Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis
Hawthorn has the functions of aiding digestion, invigorating the stomach, promoting qi circulation, and activating blood to dispel stasis. The flavonoids it contains can dilate peripheral blood vessels, lower blood pressure, dilate coronary arteries, lower cholesterol, and strengthen the heart.
However, hawthorn contains a large amount of organic acids and fruit acids, which can cause adverse irritation to the gastric mucosa. Cooking can transform these acids, reducing their irritating effects on the stomach.
