Crataegus Monogyna
Hawthorn Berries / Crataegus Monogyna / Hawthorn Berry / Wildcrafted / Organic Dried Bulk Herb
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Crataegus Monogyna
Other Names: Common Hawthorn, Hagedorn, haw, hazels, gazels, ladies meat, maybush, mayflower, whitethorn, bread and cheese tree, mayblossom, hedgethorn
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, one-seed hawthorn, or single-seeded hawthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and West Asia, but has been introduced in many other parts of the world. The hawthorn is a shrub or small tree up to about 10 metres (33 feet) tall, with a dense crown. The plant blooms in May which grows in small white, pink or red clusters. Flowers give way to small berries called haws which becomes red when ripe. Hawthorn berries are small, round, and typically red, although some varieties may produce black berries. The berries are about the size of a pea and grow in clusters.
Usage: Boil 1 cup of water. Place 1-2 teaspoons of dried hawthorn berries into a teapot or a heat-resistant container. Pour the boiling water over the hawthorn berries. Cover the container and let the hawthorn berries steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes. After steeping, strain the tea to remove the hawthorn berries.
Traditional Use
Hawthorn grows in hedgerows all over Europe, and its red berries (haws) are one of the classic herbs of European folk tradition. They are traditionally used:
- To support a healthy heart and healthy circulation
- As a calming everyday tea in stressful times
- As a tart, fruity tea, alone or with rosehips
- In the kitchen: jams, jellies, syrups and liqueurs
Harvest & Character
Harvested in autumn when fully ripe. Dried dark red berries with a mild, tart-sweet taste.
Please note: Consult your doctor first if you take heart or blood pressure medication. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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