8 species of this exotic medicinal plant grow in Turkmenistan. The plant is also known as alych and hawthorn. Hawthorn Turkestani is not among the rare plants of our country. Flowers, leaves and fruits of the tree serve as raw materials for medicinal purposes. It is not recommended to collect them in the morning and after rain. Collected flowers should be dried in the usual way under pressure. Its branches cannot be broken while picking fruits and flowers. The chemical composition of Hawthorn Turkestani is not fully understood. But in the information it is found that he was related to the Algerian Pontius. Its flowers contain caffeine, chlorogenic acid, choline and essential oils. Fruits contain citric acid, sugar, flavonoid glycosides, organic substances, vitamin C, carotene. In addition, there is evidence of an abundance of micronutrients such as iron, copper, zinc and manganese, which confirms its importance for health. Medicines prepared from the flowers, leaves and fruits of the Hawthorn Turkestani (infusion, ointment, syrup) are used in Turkmen folk medicine as a means of lowering blood pressure, expanding the blood vessels of the heart, improving oxygen supply, increasing activity, relaxing, decongestant, against insomnia, nervous diseases, epilepsy. Pour a tablespoon of plant flowers with one glass of boiling water and keep in a sealed container for 2 hours. Drink ¼ cup 3-4 times a day before meals. Pour a tablespoon of dry fruits of the Hawthorn Turkestani with one glass of boiling water and put on a hot stove in a sealed container. Remove from heat and leave for 2 hours. Pass the solution through cheesecloth and take 3 tablespoons 3-4 times a day before meals.
