Common Name:

Hawthorn

Botanical Name:

Crataegus monogyna / Crataegus laevigata

Short Description:

Hawthorn is a well-known cardiovascular tonic that strengthens and nourishes the heart — physically and emotionally. It's used for blood pressure support, arrhythmias, and recovery from grief or heartbreak.

🌿 Looking to nourish your heart — body and soul? Our Heart Harmony tea features hawthorn as a key ingredient, crafted to support cardiovascular health and emotional calm in every cup.

Parts Used:

Berries, flowers, and leaves

Actions:

Cardiotonic, antioxidant, hypotensive, astringent, nervine

Energetics:

Cooling, slightly drying

Body Systems:

Cardiovascular, nervous

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Opens and protects the heart. Hawthorn supports the healing of grief, heartbreak, and emotional wounds, while strengthening one's capacity for love, trust, and connection.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars and Venus
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Vata

Safety Notes:

Generally very safe for long-term use. May interact with heart medications — consult a practitioner if on cardiac drugs. Effects build gradually over weeks to months of consistent use.

🛒 Shop Related Products

If hawthorn's heart-nourishing properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a beautiful complement:

• Heart Harmony — A heart-centered blend with hawthorn, rose, and linden to support cardiovascular health, healthy blood pressure, and emotional calm.
• Calming Nervous System Tea — A soothing daily blend with nervine botanicals to ease anxiety and support the heart-nervous system connection.
• Revitalize — An energizing herbal blend to support circulation, vitality, and whole-body resilience.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.