HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Hawthorn Berry

Botanical nameCrataegus monogyna/laevigata

Plant part usedBerry

Important safety information: Heart symptoms require assessment; may interact with cardiac and blood-pressure medicines.

Herbal actions

Cardiotonic
antioxidant
mild vascular relaxant

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Traditional cardiovascular support
Mild circulatory support
Ageing heart support

Main constituents

Procyanidins, flavonoids, triterpenes, phenolic acids

Preparation overview

Tea: Decoction. Lightly crush berries and simmer.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.