A thorny deciduous shrub bearing white blossoms and crimson berries, Crataegus monogyna has been the Western herbalist's foremost heart tonic for centuries, strengthening cardiac muscle tone and circulation. Its flavonoid-rich leaves and flowers work gently to normalize blood pressure and support emotional resilience during times of grief or vulnerability.
leaf, flower, berry
tea, tincture, decoction, capsule
160–900mg standardized extract daily; 1–2 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily
May potentiate digitalis and other heart medications — use under supervision.
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