Evergreen Acres Farm, located in Lakeport CA, especially grows organic herbs. They have over 100 hawthorn berry trees and a lot of Goji berries, mulberry trees, ginger, and turmeric.
Hawthorn has been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions, including heart disease, digestive issues, and kidney problems. It's rich in nutrients like amino acids, minerals, vitamin C, and chlorogenic acid, and contains bioactive components that may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other health benefits.
You can add dried hawthorn to herbal tea, or make your own tea using the fruits, dried leaves, and flowers of the hawthorn plant. To enhance the health benefits, you can add other ingredients like ginger, cayenne pepper, or rosehips. Hawthorn berries can also be used to make jams, syrups, fillings, vinegar, and alcohol.
Warning Note: Hawthorn may interact with some medications, including phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, nitrates, digoxin, and beta-blockers. It's not recommended for use during pregnancy or in children. Before taking hawthorn, you should check with your healthcare provider, registered dietitian nutritionist, or pharmacist.