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1. Studies show hawthorn’s antioxidant properties support overall cardiovascular function, including – protecting blood vessels from damage, improving blood flow, lowering blood pressure, and much more.
2. Hawthorn supports healthy digestion – the energetic connection between the heart and the small intestines.
3. Fun & Easy recipes to support your beating heart!
Hawthorn is a time-honored heart tonic, deeply rooted in traditional medicine across cultures. Its powerful antioxidants support cardiovascular health, improve circulation, and regulate blood pressure. Beyond the physical, hawthorn is energetically tied to the heart and small intestines, aiding digestion and emotional well-being.
From ancient folklore to modern science, hawthorn has been used for centuries to strengthen the heart, both literally and symbolically. Today, it remains a trusted ally for heart health, stress resilience, and digestive support. This article explores hawthorn’s healing properties, its role in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine with simple, nourishing recipes.
Latin Name:
Crataegus species
Family: Rosaceae Family
Common Names:
Hawthorn’s place in myth and folklore is noted in many ancient cultures, including Celtic, Greek, Roman, and throughout Asia. In folk medicine, the flowers, leaves, and fruit were used to assist all matters of the heart, including physical and emotional, reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and inflammation.
Until today, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has used hawthorn to improve digestion and cardiovascular function. Modern medicine is now using hawthorn to help treat chronic heart failure, elevated cholesterol, and coronary heart disease. It is seen as a tonic for strengthening heart contractions, thereby decreasing fatigue and shortness of breath, all of which help to improve endurance. (1) (2) (3)
At the heart of it all – no pun intended, hawthorn loves the heart! It has been used to treat heart disease as far back as the 1st century. By the early 1800s, American doctors were using it to treat circulatory disorders and respiratory illnesses. Luckily, hawthorn grows all over Eurasia and the Americas, and hundreds of species have adapted to their native climate. This makes hawthorn easy to use and easy to grow! This heart-loving herb can live for 100 years or more and contains almost 300 different types of species – all having wellness benefits. (4)
Let’s dive in to learn more about hawthorn’s potent antioxidants, health benefits, and how you can begin supporting your heart health today with a few easy-to-follow recipes.
The energy of food and herbs is not only about their nutritional or caloric value – it is also about their qualities (i.e. warming, cooling, moistening, drying etc) which affect the body’s overall balance. At the Energetic Health Institute, this understanding is unified by several teaching concepts including the Cycle of Influencing Energy and the 5 Elements Perspective – associated with TCM. (5) (6)
From the 5 Elements, hawthorn is an alkalizing warming herb that supports the body’s parasympathetic nervous system and is associated with the Fire and Earth elements – benefiting cardiovascular and digestive health. The Fire element of the heart is interconnected with the small intestines – therefore, a food/herb that assists with heart health will also benefit the health of the small intestines while influencing emotions and vitality.
Element: Fire
The energetics of hawthorn brings a message of hope and healing for our heart on both the physical and emotional level – like other tonics, it focuses on stabilizing the existing system to achieve a healthy balance.
Hawthorn leaves and berries contain potent antioxidants known as bioflavonoids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and procyanidins. These antioxidants have been shown to have: (7)(8)(9)
Studies also support the use of hawthorn as a digestive aid. Its fiber and prebiotic content have been shown to aid digestion by reducing the transit time of food in the digestive system while feeding the healthy gut bacteria that are vital to maintaining healthy digestion. (10)
Scientific research supporting hawthorn’s many heart health benefits include:
When combined with an organic nutritional regime, rest, healthy oils and sweating (exercise), hawthorn’s active antioxidants and its synergy of plant flavonoids, sterols and triterpenes (anti inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral) provides protection and healing of the heart – energetically opening the heart for expressing, giving and receiving love.
Additional Active Ingredients Include:
Tea
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Directions
Combine water, berries, cinnamon, and hibiscus in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes on low. This is called a “decoction,” a fancy word for extracting the medicine from hard berries or roots. After 20 minutes, pour the liquid through a strainer. There should be between 2 ½ and 3 cups of liquid left, which will give you 2-3 cups of nice tea. Sweeten it to taste with local, raw honey.
Overnight Infusion
A hawthorn infusion is nutritive and flavonoid-rich!
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Directions
There are many different recipes and ideas for what you can do with this versatile little berry.
Keep in mind, recipes are based on Organic ingredients and Clean Water – NEVER use tap water for drinking or cooking. Learn how to turn your water into the elixir of life with this FREE Water Guide !
First, as with ALL herbs, it is recommended that you consult with your primary health care provider if you are taking any medication and/or have any of the conditions listed below before implementing hawthorn into your diet. You should not take hawthorn if: (22) (23)
Possible side effects may include – nausea, upset stomach, fatigue, sweating, headache, dizziness, palpitations, nosebleeds, insomnia, agitation and other side effects.
The berries of hawthorn are not only beautiful but also edible. Due to their high levels of pectin, hawthorn berries are great for jams! Their slightly tart flavor adds a unique twist to various dishes, making them a delightful addition to your culinary assortment.
Hawthorn fruit, leaves and flowers are available in a variety of forms including:
From its ancient medicinal, culinary and ceremonial uses, hawthorn signifies the ultimate heart protector – its actions offer us a holistic companion in the modern world. While we may be bombarded with information, options, toxins etc. hawthorn stands unmoved ready to support our health physically and emotionally. To boot, it is considered one of the best trees for pollinators, and bees love it!
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To Your Good Health
M. Moriah Mor, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, is the owner of GreenSilk.com. The company is committed to helping individuals live a healthier lifestyle through education, nutrition, the research of life science, and the development of Professional High-Grade Premium health products.
Recognized for her outstanding dedication and contributions to the health and wellness industry for more than 18 years, Moriah is a graduate of the Energetic Health Institute and the University of Southern California. Her interest is focused on researching the latest scientific breakthroughs in the holistic health field. She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Natural Medicine.
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