Hawthorn

​Starting around Beltane or mid spring/ May through nearly Samhain or mid autumn / October,                                                             all aerial parts of the Hawthorn are gathered in reverence for the protection magic, heart strengthening and bridge crossing supports. We move with the wheels of seasons and plants, deepening our interdependence and friendship.

crataegus laevigata

Hawthorne makes herself known - whether with those delightful blossoms in mid-spring or those thorns when you get too close. This beautiful tree teaches us about boundaries, beauty, strength and is considered one of the great cardiotonics for people to use as preventative care in toning and strengthening the heart, with no known contraindications.

Hawthorn also helps us feel our feelings, without repression or engulfment. 

Hawthorn is typically thought of as being a specific ally in the Emerald isle / Gaelic traditions but has been an ally and friend to people all over the world. Because of when we see them bloom as spring ephermal and then form berries at the mid seasons of beltane and samhain times, there is strong indication that Hawthorn connects us in liminal times to ancestors and beyond the veil. 

So much to this Plant, as always. We should book a tea time or workshop, shouldn't we? 

cardiotonic, diuretic, astringent, hypotensive.

This wild one improves circulation of the blood, enhances cardiac muscle, is an ally for the heart.

cardiotonic, diuretic, astringent, hypotensive.

This wild one improves circulation of the blood, enhances cardiac muscle, is an ally for the heart.

anxiety, stress, grief, family or self history of heart conditions including angina, high blood pressure, high cholestorol - to be used in conjunction with exercise, nutrition, and any and all other tools of care and care providers. 

Not contraindicated with cardiac medications and as always, consult with your other providers.

Pairs well with Motherwort and other cardiotonics, Milky Oat tops, lemon balm.

To use: Shake bottle. add 1-5 ml, up to one dropper direct, to tea or water, 1-2 times a day for maintaining and 3-5 times a day for more intentional work.