Hawthorn leaf & flower (Crataegus laevigata)

“Food for the heart”.  Like Hawthorn berries, the leaf & flower has the ability to lower blood pressure, as well as acting as a direct and mild heart tonic. There is considerable evidence that Hawthorn leaf & flower is an effective treatment for mild coronary insufficiency & symptoms of congestive heart failure. The flavonoids in the leaf & flower improve circulation in the heart.  Believed to uplift and strengthen both the physical and emotional heart, hawthorn, as it supports healthy cardiovascular function, was also revered for ceremonial and spiritual purposes.

1 oz cut & sifted