Hawthorn - Crataegus aronia - in English - Hawthorn A shrub or tree that grows in the Mediterranean region in the Galilee, Samaria, the Judean Mountains, and the coastal plain. Flowering - Adar Iyar. Family: Rosaceae. Medical uses: Hawthorn is known and considered the best medicine for the heart. Strengthens the heart and improves muscle function. Stabilizes the function of the heart muscles. Balances the function of the heart. Brings oxygen to the heart, the brain, and the cells of the body in general. Balances and improves thinking. Beneficial for anemia, iron deficiency. Stops internal hemorrhages. Anti-spasms in the body and heart. Lowers high blood pressure. Prevents calcification of the arteries by cleaning deposits, therefore effective for cholesterol. Calms the heart, removes fears and anxieties from the heart. Helpful in epilepsy. Helpful in hyperactive children. Good for menopausal women. Improves the iodine balance in the body. Good for angina pectoris patients. Eases breathing, lack of oxygen. Helps in cases of asthma, shortness of breath. Good for people with dizziness. Good for curing diarrhea. Adir Marom's 'Hawthorn' concentrate Instructions for use: Put 7 drops in a little water once a day, gradually increase