Condition
Treatment Support
cardiac tonic, protectant, strengthener
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet
Hawthorn
(Crataegus laevigata)
Also know as Whitethorn
Botanical Information
A small to medium-sized tree in the Rose family with umbrella-shaped clusters of white or pink flowers, dark, glossy-green toothed leaves, and bright, shiny red berries.
Working with Hawthorn
Part(s) Used
Flowers, Leaf
Herb Forms
Tincture, standardized extract in capsule or tablet, powder in capsules, bulk herb.
Hawthorn has a long history of safe use as the herb of choice for strengthening, tonifying, and protecting the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart when used long-term. It is used for palpitations, angina, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Hawthorn has also been used for its mild sedative properties. In Chinese medicine, the fruits are considered beneficial to the digestion, specifically for food stagnation with gas, belching, and a feeling of fullness.
Hawthorn has a taste of SOUR, SWEET and a temperature of WARMING.
Cautions
May potentiate the effects of digitalis.
Conditions treated with Hawthorn
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
heart tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
blood vessel relaxant
Application
tincture, tablets, capsules, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
heart tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
blood vessel strengthener
Application
tincture, tablet, tea, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
heart tonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
cardiotonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
cardiac tonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
cardiac tonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
sedative
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule, tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
