Hilde Hemmes Hawthorn
- Indications
- Ingredients
- Directions
Hawthorn is traditionally used in western herbal medicine to help support healthy heart function and is used to maintain / support cardiovascular system health.
Hawthorn has been considered invaluable for centuries, as it is one of the best traditionally used heart tonics in herbal medicine. In ancient times, hawthorn was traditionally used as a herbal medicine by Irish and Romany folk healers as a heart tonic. Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) is one of many well-known herbalists who praised its uses for the heart. Today, as many people become concerned about their heart health, hawthorn should not be overlooked.
Teabags: Each teabag contains Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) Herb Top Flowering Dry 1.5 g
Capsules: Crataegus monogyna ext. dry conc. 100 mg from dry herb top fl. 500 mg, Crataegus laevigata ext. dry conc. 100 mg from dry herb top fl. 500 mg
Standardised to total flavonoids expressed as hyperoside 12 mg per capsule.
Loose Leaf: Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)
Teabags: Infuse 1 teabag (1.5 g) in 250 mL (one cup) of boiling water, steep for 15 minutes before removing teabag. Adults - drink 3 to 4 cups daily.
Capsules: Adults - take one capsule three times daily.
Loose Leaf: Infuse 1 heaped teaspoon of Hawthorn herb in a cup of boiling water, steep for 5 minutes. Strain and drink several cups daily.
There are no restrictions on duration of use.
