Hawthorn: The Herbalist's Go-To Heart Herb, Its History and Traditional Uses

If there is one herb that holds the heart in every sense of the word, it is Hawthorn. In this episode we take a deep and loving look at one of herbalism's most celebrated cardiotonic plants. From rich mythology to traditional Chinese medicine, from the stressed nervous system to the grieving heart, hawthorn shows up for all of it. Whether you are drawn to it for circulation, blood pressure, cold hands on winter mornings, or simply because your heart needs a little more love, this episode is for you. What's in this episode: Why hawthorn is considered one of herbalism's greatest cardiotonic herbs, and why it took so long for the herbal tradition to catch on The mythology of hawthorn: maypoles, the fae, infant cradles, and the Crown of Thorns The secret Irish remedy that changed cardiac herbalism forever, and the doctor who kept it hidden until his death What the Eclectic physicians finally had to say about hawthorn in the early 1900s, in their own words How traditional Chinese medicine has used Crataegus for centuries, and what the Shen has to do with it The herbs we love to combine with hawthorn, and why you want the flowers, leaves, and berries together How freeze-drying preserves hawthorn's delicate flowers and flavonoid-rich berries The HBP powder blend and how to use it as a warming herbal broth Harvesting tips, home preparation ideas, and why hawthorn jam might be your new favorite thing For full show notes and transcript: https://eclecticherb.com/blogs/news/hawthorn-heart-herb Try Eclectic Herb's freeze-dried hawthorn and HBP powder at eclecticherb.com. Follow @eclecticherb on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Text Us & Let Us Know How You Liked The Show!Thanks so much for tuning into Eclectic Herbal Wisdom! We'd love to show our gratitude by giving you a 20% discount on your whole order at eclecticherb.com. Just use the code PODCAST20 at checkout for 20% Off all your herbal goods! 🌿And, if you have time, be sure to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!  At Eclectic Herb we're passionate about bringing you herbs as fresh as plants in the wild!That's why we take the time to gently freeze dry our herbs, right after they've been harvested at the peak of their medicinal potency. We know you'll feel the freeze dried difference in every capsule, every powder, and every bit of herbal love you get at Eclectic Herb! At Eclectic Herb we're proud to stay rooted in tradition, balanced with science, and committed to sustainable herbal products that are better for you and better for the planet since 1982.Over 95% of our freeze dried herbs are grown right here in the US, by small family farmers, and wild crafters that we've cultivated relationships with for over 30 years. They're tending to the plants and the land, ensuring they come back for future generations, and we're getting you the best herbal products out there.You deserve herbs as fresh as nature intended! Get them at eclecticherb.comFollow @eclecticherb on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube