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Hawthorn Berry

Crataegus spp.

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Hawthorn berry is a classic cardiovascular herb used traditionally for circulation, heart comfort, and blood pressure support. Many people use it as a gentle, long-term tonic-style herb, but it can interact with heart and blood pressure medications. For HerbMate: hawthorn is supportive, not a replacement for medical care, and it deserves medication caution.

Key Benefits

Supports circulation and cardiovascular comfort (supportive)
May support healthy blood pressure response in some people (supportive)
Provides antioxidant compounds (berries)
Often used as a long-term tonic with conservative dosing

Common Issues It May Help With

Blood pressure support (supportive)
Circulation support
Heart comfort (supportive)
Stress-related palpitations (supportive; clinician-guided if persistent)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep berries 10–15 minutes (or simmer gently for stronger extraction). Tincture/capsules: follow label directions. Effects are usually gradual—assess over 6–12 weeks. Track blood pressure if that’s your goal.

Taste / Notes

Tart, mildly sweet, berry-like; can be a little earthy.

Evidence Level

Some evidence supports cardiovascular markers and symptom comfort in certain populations; results vary. Best framed as supportive and adjunctive.

Cautions

Use caution if you have heart disease or take heart/blood pressure medications—consult clinician. Do not replace prescribed cardiac medications with hawthorn. Stop and seek care for chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or rapid worsening symptoms.

Interactions

May interact with antihypertensives (additive BP lowering) May interact with cardiac glycosides and other heart medications (clinician guidance required) If on nitrates or rhythm medications, consult clinician before use

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