Day 172/365 – On Hawthorn

6/21/17

Continuing the theme of heart-oriented stress herbs, today’s herb is Hawthorn (Crataegus spp – monogyna). It’s usually indicated for heart weakness, hypertension and all kinds of circulatory issues (especially the leaf).

  • Berries – also used for anxiety, grief, ‘nervous heart’

  • ADHD – when mind wanders

  • Middle age when no longer enjoying life

  • Heart opening – like rose (in Rose family)

  • Originally used in Classical Chinese Medicine to aid with fat digestion

 

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