What is hawthorn berry and what does it do?
Hawthorn (also scientifically known as Crataegus species) is a tiny shrub or tree that is a part of the rose family. In the Middle Ages it was hung over doorways to help deter evil spirits. In the America’s in the 1800’s doctors found some of the herb’s medicinal advantages – treatment of circulatory disorders and respiratory illnesses began with hawthorn berry. The hawthorn berry is concerned to be a “cardiotonic” type of herb or tonic, with the berries and flowers of the hawthorn plant being used to treat heartbeats that were irregular, high blood pressure, chest pain, heart failure, and hardening of the arteries. This is why the hawthorn plant is commonly used to improve the strength of the heart.
