Hawthorn Leaf & Flower

Maximum order 4oz.

Hawthorn has a long history of use in traditional Western herbalism and is well-loved for its affinity for the heart. The red berries of Crataegus monogyna & laevigata have been an ingredient in jams, wines, cordials, and candies for centuries. Hawthorn berry is often macerated in herbal vinegar and syrups, infused as hawthorn tea, or used in tincturing. 

Hawthorn leaf, flower, and berry have been praised over the centuries for their heart elevating properties. Believed to uplift and strengthen both the physical and emotional heart, hawthorn, as it supports healthy circulation cardiovascular function, has also been revered for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. Often the flowers and leaves are made into floral essences to support emotional issues, such as feeling broken-hearted, hurt, or wounded.