Son La Hawthorn: Nature's Health Gift
Son La not only captivates visitors with the beauty of ban flowers, buckwheat flowers, or ripe rice on high fields but also with the ripe hawthorn in autumn. The hawthorn here is a specialty loved by tourists for its characteristic sweet and sour taste and health benefits. Join Timtour to discover the precious gift that nature has bestowed upon Son La!
A brief overview of Son La hawthorn
Son La hawthorn is a precious fruit of the Son La land, possessing a slightly flat shape and a bright yellow or slightly pink color. Not only a refreshing drink, hawthorn is also known as a valuable medicine trusted by many visitors.
When ripe, hawthorn wears a bright yellow color. People often cut it into thin slices and dry it for various purposes. Dried hawthorn contains countless uses and medicinal properties.
Health benefits of hawthorn
- Supports weight loss: Boosts metabolism, promotes effective fat burning.
- Stimulates digestion: Helps the digestive system work effectively, improves bloating and indigestion.
- Reduces cholesterol: Helps reduce bad cholesterol, preventing the risk of atherosclerosis.
- Strengthens cardiovascular health: Regulates blood pressure, reduces the risk of stroke.
- Protects the liver: Supports liver cleansing, detoxifies the body.
- Prevents cancer: Hawthorn contains many antioxidants, helping to fight free radicals and prevent cancer.
Where to buy hawthorn?
In Son La, fresh hawthorn costs from 10,000 to 20,000 VND/kg, while dried hawthorn is more expensive from 150,000 to 200,000 VND/kg. Timtour will suggest to you some reputable places to buy quality hawthorn:
- Markets in Bac Yen, Muong La, and Thuan Chau districts: These are reputable places for you to buy fresh and delicious hawthorn at a reasonable price.
- Local specialty stores: You can easily find stores selling Son La specialties here with a full range of traditional products.
- Ask local people: The people of Son La are very friendly and willing to help you find the best hawthorn.
The sweet and sour taste of Son La hawthorn has become an indispensable part of visitors' journey to discover the Northwest. If you want to experience firsthand the feeling of harvesting hawthorn on the tree and immersing yourself in the fresh air of the Northwest mountains, come to Son La.
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