Gardenia is a plant with a mildly sweet and sour taste.This fruit is not abundant in the South but is often found in the northern provinces of our country.Son Tra (also known as hawthorn fruit) has the scientific name or Fructus Crataegi, this is a plant of the Rose family (Rosaceae).The medlar is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America.However, for centuries this tiny berry has been used as an herb and is also considered an important part of traditional Chinese medicine.In Vietnam, Son Tra often grows wild in the high mountains in the Northern states such as Hoang Lien Son, Cao Lang, Ha Tien... However, Son Tra in Vietnam is divided into 2 types: Nam Son Tra and Bac Son Tra.Bac Son Tra or Nam Son Tra Die have medicinal properties, so they can be used as medicine.You can harvest medlar all year round, however, the most harvest time is in summer - autumn.After being harvested, the fruit will be washed, cut into thin slices with a length of 0.3 - 0.7cm and then dried or dried.After processing, hawthorn fruit should be stored in a cool place, avoiding exposure to sunlight.You should store in the packaging for long-term use.Son tea is a very familiar medicine in Eastern medicine, however, in recent years this fruit has also been studied in modern medicine and brought many positive results.Researchers found that medlar has many pharmacological effects, which can help prevent and treat a number of health problems such as:Hawthorn fruit contains a lot of organic acids, vitamin C and fiber content, so it has the effect of promoting digestion, reducing indigestion, constipation and stimulating the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria.In addition, eating hawthorn fruit also helps you regulate bowel movements, regulate contractions of stomach and intestinal smooth muscles.Flavonoids in medlar fruit can help significantly reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby helping to prevent atherosclerosis, blood lipids or plaque accumulation in blood vessel walls.One of the main effects of medlar is to help lower blood pressure, dilate and increase coronary artery flow, which helps to reduce the amount of oxygen consumed by the heart muscle, thereby improving the cardiovascular system's performance. and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke.See also: Stroke - the earliest warning sign to 'preserve' life and avoid disabilityChronic inflammation is considered a leading cause of diseases such as asthma, type 2 diabetes or cancer.However, some animal studies have shown that hawthorn berry extract can reduce the presence of inflammatory compounds in the body, thereby reducing inflammation as well as limiting the formation of inflammatory compounds. and develop asthma and other related illnesses.Eating hawthorn berries can help ease symptoms of anxiety.Chamomile has a mild sedative effect.When using hawthorn berry extract, you will feel more relaxed and less stressed.Some studies believe that medlar may help treat heart disease.The study found that people who took hawthorn extract along with medication for heart failure experienced significant improvements in heart function and exercise tolerance.However, how much to use tea tree extract will be prescribed by the doctor for each specific patient.In Oriental medicine, medicinal herbs also bring benefits such as:Not only is it a good medicine in Eastern medicine, many people also consider medlar fruit as a fruit to eat every day.Although the use of medlar fruit is considered safe for everyone.However, in some cases consuming too much hawthorn fruit can lead to some effects such as:Some people who are taking medication for heart disease, cholesterol and blood pressure should also talk to their doctor before using hawthorn, because this fruit can affect how the medicine works.Son tra is often found in the northern provinces, you can find it at farmers markets, grocery stores or buy online.With medlar you can incorporate in your diet in many different ways, such as:Son tra is a berry that contains many nutrients and has a slightly sweet and sour taste.Not only attractive in appearance, the nutritional composition of medlar fruit is also extremely rich.Some of the nutrients recorded include: protein, fat, sugar, organic acids, vitamin C, vitamin B2, carotene, calcium....In addition, medlar also contains zinc, iron, tannin, acetylcholine, polyphenols and many antioxidants that are very good for health.It can be said that medlar is a fruit containing many good health benefits, this fruit is also very easy to add to the daily diet.However, if you want to use medlar as a medicine, you should consult a doctor for specific instructions.