Can hawthorn tea be consumed long-term?

Hawthorn tea generally can be consumed long-term, and it is recommended to drink it in appropriate amounts according to individual conditions.

For most healthy adults, moderate consumption of hawthorn tea is safe, and hawthorn tea offers certain health benefits. Hawthorn is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, carotene, and flavonoids, which help promote digestion, lower blood lipid levels, and provide antioxidant effects. Therefore, if there are no special personal health conditions, it is acceptable to consume hawthorn tea moderately and long-term.

Hawthorn has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Drinking hawthorn tea in moderation may help alleviate dysmenorrhea and menstrual irregularities caused by blood stasis in women. It can also promote bodily circulation and maintain cardiovascular health. Organic acids and lipases in hawthorn can promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance digestive function, aid digestion of greasy foods such as meat, and improve conditions like indigestion and abdominal distension.

When preparing hawthorn tea, you can appropriately combine it with some mild ingredients, such as goji berries and red dates, to neutralize the acidity of hawthorn and reduce gastrointestinal irritation. Based on your own health status, consume hawthorn tea reasonably under the guidance of a healthcare professional.