When used as an exterior paste, hawthorn berries can also treat some common skin maladies. This includes boils, ulcers, and sores. Usually, people grind the berry and apply it straight to the affected skin. Traditional medicine doctors also use hawthorn berries to treat itching, sores, and even frostbite. There is also some evidence that its anti-inflammatory compounds are useful for treating acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

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