A spiny deciduous shrub with white blossoms and crimson berries, hawthorn has anchored European cardiac tonics for centuries, particularly valued for supporting heart rhythm and circulation. Its potent flavonoid compounds strengthen the heart muscle's contractility while gently regulating blood pressure and coronary flow.
berry, leaf, flower
tea, tincture, capsule, decoction
160–900mg standardized extract daily; 1–2 tsp dried berries as decoction 2–3x daily
May potentiate digitalis and other heart medications.
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