Hawthorn

Crataegus laevigata  Family: Rosaceae

 

Uses:

• Heart and circulatory tonic
• Hypertension
• Supports repair of ligaments

Caution: Herb is safe, but if you are taking any heart medication, be sure to check with your physician before supplementing with hawthorn.

Dosage: 1-2 tsp herb infused in 1 Cup boiling water or 1oz dried herb for 1 pint of water, take 2-3 Cups daily; 15-30 drops tincture taken up to 3 times daily

Parts Used: Fruit, flower, leaf

Range: Hawthorn grows worldwide in many different varieties. In the US it grows in zones 4-8

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes well drained, slightly acidic soil

Properties:

• Cardiac tonic
• Hypotensive

Key Constituents:

• Flavonoids
• Vitamin B and C
• Choline
• Acetylcholine
• Quercitin
• Triterpenoids
• Cratelegin
• Rutin
• Procyanidin

Try the following products that include this exceptional tonic herb: 

• Heart Tonic
  

Sources:

Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide, Rosemary Gladstar, p144

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p206

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. If you are under the care of a health care provider and/or taking prescription medication, check with your health care provider before taking any herbal supplement.