Hawthorn the heart-strengthening plant

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What makes hawthorn so special

Hawthorn is one of the most important traditional heart plants in Europe and has been firmly rooted in herbal medicine for centuries.
Its special strength lies in a deep, stabilizing and long-term strengthening support of the cardiovascular system. Hawthorn has a balancing, strengthening and protective effect – especially on the physical heart, but also on the “emotional sense of the heart.”
It supports the organism in finding rhythm, calmness and resilience – especially in times of stress, inner tension or age-related weakness.

Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) – Tincture

No.76

Traditional uses

  • Support of cardiovascular function and heart performance
  • Strengthening in age-related heart weakness
  • Supportive use in mild to moderate high blood pressure
  • Supportive in nervous heart symptoms (palpitations, inner restlessness)
  • Promotion of circulation, especially in the coronary vessels
  • Stabilizing in stress-related strain on the heart system
  • Supportive in states of exhaustion involving the heart
  • Traditionally used to promote inner calm and emotional stability
  • Supportive for recovery after physical or emotional strain

Ingredients

  • Flavonoids (e.g. hyperoside, rutin, vitexin)
  • Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC)
  • Procyanidins
  • Triterpene acids
  • Phenolic acids
  • Tannins
  • Essential oils (in small amounts)
  • Minerals (including potassium, magnesium)

Effects

  • Heart-strengthening and regulating (cardiotonic)
  • Promotes circulation (especially coronary vessels)
  • Balances and stabilizes heart rhythm
  • Mildly regulates blood pressure
  • Antioxidant and vascular protective
  • Calming effect on the autonomic nervous system
  • Stress-balancing and stabilizing
  • Supports endurance and resilience
  • Protective for heart and vascular tissue

Use

Internal use: 10–20 drops in a little water, 1–2× daily

As a course:
Over several weeks to months for sustained support of the cardiovascular system.
Particularly suitable during phases of stress, exhaustion or age-related weakness.

📌Please note:

  • The tincture contains approx. 38% alcohol
  • Use only after consultation if taken together with heart medication
  • Use with caution in case of low blood pressure
  • Use during pregnancy only after professional consultation
  • Do not use as a substitute for medical treatment in heart diseases
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Hawthorn – and the heart rejoices

Origin & tradition

Hawthorn is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia and has been known as a medicinal plant since antiquity.
It was highly valued both in folk medicine and in monastic medicine.
In European herbal tradition, it was considered a classic heart remedy for older people and for strengthening after long illnesses.
Even in early traditions, it was regarded as a “protector of the heart” – both physically and emotionally.
In traditional plant knowledge, it stands for stability, protection and the return to inner balance.

📌Our recommendation is:

Above all, to eat a healthy diet, engage in sports, enjoy daily movement outdoors in nature, and drink clean water. However, in today’s world it is often not possible to follow all of these essential principles of life regularly or long-term. In addition, stress levels are widely high, and exposure to environmental factors, chemicals, toxins, pesticides, and much more has increased.
An essence from the wonderful natural world can not only provide us with valuable vitamins, minerals, and feelings of happiness: when used correctly, it offers remarkably efficient, side-effect free support, both preventively and reactively. ✔️    

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