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Hawthorn berry whole
Description
Dried berries, whole
Key Benefits
- A gentle and effective tonic for a healthy heart and circulatory system
- Heart support
Product Features
- Certified Organic Hawthorn berry
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- Herb Identity Guaranteed
- 100% Vegetarian
- Pure: No fillers, or other chemicals have been added
Botanical Name
Crataegus sp.
Geographical Origin
Europe, Chile
Suggested Use
This berry is suitable for the following preparations:
- tea
- decoction
- extract/tincture
Background and Use
Hawthorn has been used for millennia as both a food and a medicine. The current use of Hawthorn for heart support dates back to the 17th century. An Irish doctor, is known to have secretly used it for the heart. After his death in 1894, his daughter revealed the famous cure to be a tincture of the ripe berries. Hawthorn had a brief period of use in the American clinical practice between the turn of the century and the 1930's. The berries are the traditional part of the Hawthorn that is used medicinally.
Precautions
Before taking Hawthorn consult with a health care professional if taking prescribed cardiac glycosides or blood pressure medicines. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.
Please visit our Prescription Drugs and Medications Index for a listing of all contraindicated Blood Pressure OR Cardiac Glycoside Medications.
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth