Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

The heart plant par excellence, hawthorn regulates heart rhythm and soothes anxiety.

Description

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub whose flowers and berries have been used in herbal medicine since the Middle Ages. Rich in flavonoids and procyanidins, it is known for its cardioprotective effects.

Benefits

• Heart rhythm regulator
• Mild hypotensive
• Natural anxiolytic
• Antispasmodic
• Cardiovascular antioxidant

How to use

As flower and leaf infusion, standardized extract capsules or tincture.

📋 Recommended preparation

Infusion: 1-2 teaspoons dried flowers per 250ml boiling water, steep 10 minutes. 2-3 cups daily.

Precautions

• Possible interaction with cardiac medications.
• Consult a doctor for cardiac conditions.
• Progressive effects: several weeks needed.

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