Coughs, Cold & Flu 
Digestive 
Eye Care 
Healthy Nervous System 
Heart & Circulation 
Topical Skin Care 
Whole Body Vitality 
Women's Health 
Products Index
Children's health 
Cough, cold & flu 
Digestion 
Energy & vitality 
Eyes & Ears 
Heart & Circulation 
Infections & Immune 
Memory & Concentration 
Skin 
Sleep, Stress & Anxiety 
Urinary 
Women's Health 
Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
Overview
The hawthorn is a bushy shrub that is often planted as a hedge, especially in Europe. The berries have traditionally been used to make jellies, jams, cordials and wine. They also have medicinal properties, as do the flowers.
Usage
Hawthorn is traditionally regarded as a tonic herb for the cardiovascular system. Its rich content of antioxidant flavonoids may help explain its long-held reputation for enhancing blood vessel function and promoting HEART HEALTH. Studies show that hawthorn extracts may help maintain normal healthy blood pressure and heart muscle function. Hawthorn is often taken alone, but for additional cardiovascular support, can also be taken with other herbs that enhance blood vessel health by stimulating the circulation and preventing FREE RADICAL DAMAGE. Key ingredients to look for include ginkgo, bilberry, gotu kola, green tea, milk thistle and grape seed. Hawthorn is also sometimes incorporated into a multi-herbal tonic that works synergistically to support the functioning of all the body organs. Other herbs that are typically included in a blend like this include remedies for the digestive system (e.g. globe artichoke and ginger), immune system (astragalus and echinacea), cardiovascular system (ginkgo and gotu kola), and nervous system (Siberian ginseng and oats).
