Botanical Name: Crataegus spp.

Benefits & Uses of Hawthorn: Anti-aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anxiety, Blood Pressure, Circulation, Digestion, Heart

Key Constituents: Bioflavonoids, Triterpenoids, Proanthocyanins, Polyphenols

Key Actions: Antiarrhythmic, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiovascular, Carminative, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Stimulant, Vasodilator

Parts used of Hawthorn: Flower Heads, Aerial Parts, Leaves, Fruit

Parts Best used: Dried or Fresh

Ways to Prepare Hawthorn: Decoction, Elixir, Infusion, Syrup, Tablets, Tea, Tincture

Bodycare Uses: Bath Salt, Cream, Soap

Safety & Contraindications: Typically regarded as a safe herb, it's important to consult your physician if you are taking heart medications such as digitalis or beta blockers. It is advisable to seek guidance from a licensed healthcare professional prior to using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.

Growing
Hawthorn

Plant Type:
Perennial

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Soil Ph:
They tolerate almost any type of soil and variations in pH.

Plant Height:
15-50'

Plant Maintenance: Low

Frost Hardy: Hawthorn are Freeze Tolerant (Vegetables that can endure freezing temperatures between 26°F and 28°F. They are the champions of cold resilience.)

Easiest To Grow From: Seed

Seeds & Companion Plants

Harvesting & Preserving

**When foraging for wild herbs, be sure to pay attention to where you are getting it from. Be cautious about harvesting plants grown in potentially contaminated areas like roadsides, driveways, unfamiliar terrain, and areas that may have been sprayed with herbicides.

Pets & Hawthorn

Hawthorn Videos

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