Hawthorn Leaf and Flower Organic

Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna Common Names: May flower, quickthorn, whitehorn   TRADITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF HAWTHORN Diuretic, Mucilaginous (berries),  Astringent (especially the leaves), Antioxidant, Cardiotonic, Cardioprotective, Trophorestorative for the heart.   WHAT IS HAWTHORN USED FOR? Hawthorn can most certainly be called a cardiovascular tonic, improving overall cardiac function. It could be considered an adaptogen specific for the circulatory system and is used for numerous circulatory system conditions. It is a slower acting, nourishing plant which is generally taken long term for 3 months or more to get the best effects in chronic cases. Although more commonly used for its long term effects practitioners have seen immediate reactions in use of Hawthorn for angina and grief related heart disease.    It helps maintain healthy arteries, veins and heart by enhancing the connective tissue structure of the endothelial lining of the heart, blood and lymphatic vessels. This