The deep red fruit of the Hawthorn are amongst the most familiar of hedgerow berries, adding colour to waysides each autumn. Alfred Vogel relished eating the raw ‘mealy’ berries as a child and later learned of their true usefulness, making use of their pulp in this tincture.

Ingredients:

Tincture of fresh Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn) berries, extracted in alcohol (50% v/v ).

Directions for use:

Adults: 15-20 drops 3 times a day in a little water.
Children: This product is not recommended for children.

Uses:

• Heart tonic
• High or low blood pressure
• Angina

Description:

Hawthorn is a small spiny tree or shrub which is native to Europe. It is often seen growing in hedges.

Hawthorn berries have been used by Phytotherapists as a heart tonic for many years.

How it works:

Crataegus is perhaps one of the most widely used herbs for the heart. The precise mode of action is still unclear — although we do know that the plant does not contain digitalis-like compounds.

Flavonoids found in Crataegus have been found to improve the circulation of the heart and, to a lesser extent, the circulation of other parts of the body. Glycosides present are believed to increase the tone of heart muscle, improving the force of contraction whilst reducing the rate of contraction — in short, making the heart work more efficiently.

Additional advice:

Inform your Doctor if you are using Crataegus in addition to any other prescribed medication for the heart

This is not intended to replace medical advice. You should consult a Doctor or Pharmacist if you have any condition that is of concern. It is also recommended that you consult a Healthcare Professional before taking herbal remedies if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or before giving herbal medicine to a child under two years old.

Do not exceed stated doses.

Do not use alongside medication with the same action, e.g. a tranquillising herb alongside tranquillising medication.

Do not take more than three herbal remedies concurrently.

Please seek medical advice if pregnant.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place