Hawthorn Leaves 🌿 (Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna / Crataegus laevigata) 50g

Hawthorn Leaves 🌿 (Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna / Crataegus laevigata) are well known in European and traditional herbal medicine. The leaves, flowers, and berries are all used, but the leaves with flowers are considered especially valuable for cardiovascular health.

🌿 About Hawthorn Leaves

• Common names: Hawthorn, May bush, May tree, White thorn

• Family: Rosaceae

• Parts used: Leaves (often combined with flowers)

• Taste: Mild, slightly bitter

✅ Traditional & Potential Benefits

• Heart & Circulation: Supports healthy blood pressure, circulation, and strengthens the heart muscle.

• Cholesterol & Arteries: Traditionally used to maintain healthy cholesterol and improve arterial elasticity.

• Antioxidant-rich: Contains flavonoids (like quercetin, hyperoside) and oligomeric procyanidins, protecting cells from oxidative stress.

• Relaxing effect: May calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety, sometimes used as a mild relaxant.

• Digestive Support: Helps with indigestion and mild stomach upset.

⚠️ Safety Notes