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Leaf, Flower, Berry

Hawthorn

Hawthorn is in the rose family and, for centuries, has been used for heart and circulation problems, digestive issues as well as kidney and bladder problems.

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Benefits

Supports the heart and cardiovascular system and blood pressure. It is known to tonify and strengthen the heart muscle.
Supports digestive system
Supports urinary system
Supports immune system
Aids skin problems like sores, itching, frostbite
May help with weight loss
May help with anxiety
Lowers blood sugar

Herbal Actions

Amphoteric (balance and normalize organ function)
Antibacterial (inhibits growth of bacteria)
Anticancer (inhibits growth of cancer)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
Astringent (dries, draws, and shrinks tissue to create a barrier, reducing secretions or discharges)
Cardiotonic (supports heart and cardiovascular system)
Diuretic (stimulates urine to remove fluids from the body)

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Parts Used

Leaf, Flower, Berry

Common Preparations

Tea, Infusions, Extracts, Tinctures

Moisture

Berries - Moist
Flowers/leaves - Dry

Temperature

Neutral

Tone

Relaxing, toning

Taste

Astringent, salty, sweet

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Caution

If you take beta blockers or cardiac medications, talk to your doctor before taking this herbal. Not recommended for people with congestive heart failure.

Resources

1) Hawthorn: Usefulness and safety. (n.d.). NCCIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/hawthorn
2) Furey, A., Tassell, M., Kingston, R., Gilroy, D., & Lehane, M. (2010). Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy Review, 4(7), 32. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.65324
3) Pivarnik, M. (2019, October 28). The history, mythology, and offerings of Hawthorn. Herbal Academy. https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/hawthorn-offerings/
4) Hawthorn - Benefits, folklore, botany and more | Traditional medicinals. (n.d.). Traditional Medicinals. https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/blogs/herb-library/hawthorn
5) Zhang, J., Chai, X., Zhao, F., Hou, G., & Meng, Q. (2022). Food applications and potential health benefits of hawthorn. Foods, 11(18), 2861. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11182861
6) Hawthorn | Herbs | Herbal Reality. (n.d.). Herbal Reality. https://www.herbalreality.com/herb/hawthorn/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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