In western herbal medicine, hawthorn flower, leaf and berry are good medicine for the heart, improves circulation, soften and dilate artery etc. I just like the concept of collecting wild food and turn to good use.
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hawthorn berries 
hawthorn berry in liqueur made with flower and leaves in spring
The liqueur is best make with flower and leaves in spring, then with berries in autumn, 2 steps to perfection.
Also followed a recipe to make syrup, another way to enjoy the health benefits.
hawthorn berry syrup
It was a shock to find that these wild hawthorn berries have absolutely no flavor! Cooking the berries in water yield a beautiful red solution, but mildly bitter and no sweet or sour taste at all. I have to add vinegar and sugar to create a flavor, I will never make this syrup again.
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