English name:
Common hawthorn
Local name:
Jednoplodnički glog
Description:
Shrub - small tree. The bark is smooth, grey to ash-like colour. The branches are separated and have thorns. Leaves have three to five lobes. The flowers grow in vertical corymbs, on twigs and have a red colour. The fruit is a red berry (one berry).
Uses:
Usable part:
Leaves, flowers, fruits
Usage:
They are used for strengthening and regulation of the heart rhythm, for the regulation of blood pressure, arteriosclerosis and for nerves appeasement. Fruits can be used for the preparation of mushes.
