Hawthorn Tincture

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

$18.00 – $32.00 — or subscribe and save 5%

Trying to make passage through a hedge of Hawthorne will certainly have your heart pumping blood out of numerous holes and scratches in your skin. But harvested carefully, your heart will thank you and your blood will stay inside you where it belongs.

Description :

Hawthorne, a member of the rose family, grows as a shrub or a tree reaching 15 to 45 feet tall. The bark and branches are light brown and the wood is very hard. It has been prized historically for making a variety of tools. Sharp thorns ranging from 1/2 inch to 1 inch long are found along the branches. The oval-shaped leaves grow around 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with three heavy lobes. The white flowers bloom from April to June depending on location. The flowers have five white petals and many stamens. The flowers grow in clusters and are about 1 cm in diameter. During the summer the flowers mature into green berries that slowly ripen, turning darker and darker shades of red into the fall. The berries, minus the seeds, are frequently used for jams and jellies.

History and Folklore:

The ancient Greeks and Romans used hawthorn in marriage and birth ceremonies. In Christian tradition, hawthorn is associated with the crown of thorns worn by Jesus and the wood from which the staff of Joseph of Arimathea was made. In Arabic culture, Hawthorn has been long associated with death and was used in funeral pyres. In Serbia, it was said to be a good wood for vampire-killing stakes. The “haw” part of the name means hedge. Hawthorne literally translates to thorny hedge.

Cultivation and Harvest:

Harvest the flowering branches in the spring if you’re making fresh tinctures. If drying, discard the stems and spines (thorns). Harvest the berries in the fall before the first frost.

Precautions:

Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Hawthorn herb should not be used with people who have diastolic congestive heart failure. Not for use in people who are taking heart medications such as digitalis and beta blockers. Do not eat the seeds contained within the berries as they contain cyanide.

Traditional Herbal Actions:

Amphoteric, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Antioxidant, Hypnotic, Nervine

Other Names:

Curly-top Gumweed, Curlycup Gumweed

Related Species:

Crataegus chrysocarpa, C. columbiana, C. douglasii, C. crythropoda, C. oxyacantha, C. rivularis

Ingredients: Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.

*This statement has not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.

Weight	N/A
Dimensions	N/A
Size	2oz, 4oz

How to Take Herbs - Product Forms and Suggested Servings

Product Forms

Most HomeGrown Herbalist products are sold in three forms: powders, tinctures and capsules. People often ask which form is best. The truth is, it matters very little how we get herbs into our body but there are some advantages to each form.

Powders: Powders are the least expensive form. Powders can be made into teas or tinctures or you can just put the powder into a little juice or water and drink it.

Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.

Capsules: Capsules are my least favorite form personally. I believe that many herbs are more effective if capsules aren't used. Click here to read a blog article on Capsules

Any of the above forms can be mixed with your morning smoothie or with yogurt, apple sauce etc... Tinctures mix really well with these products: Barleans Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil. This is a great way to get tinctures into those who are sensitive to yucky herb flavors.

Recommended Servings for Humans

For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Herbs and Adults

Powders for Adults: 1-2 rounded teaspoons 2-3 times daily.
Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.
Capsules for Adults: 4 capsules 2-3 times daily.

Herbs and Children

Don't use herbs in children without consulting a physician. When I do use herbs for children, I dose them based on weight compared to an adult...1/2 an adult...1/3 of an adult etc...

Herbs and Pets

All of our formulas were created so that they could be used in either humans or in dogs, cats and livestock. Most dogs will eat herbs willingly if the powdered form is mixed with a little wet food. Tinctures can also be used. Cats are often very resistant to taking herbs willingly. For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Powders for Pets

Under 10 Pounds: 1/8 teaspoon twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 3/4 teaspoon twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 1 rounded teaspoon twice daily

Tinctures for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds: 3 drops twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 5 drops twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 10 drops twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 20 drops twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 30 drops twice daily

Capsules for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds: 1/4 capsule twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/2-4 capsule twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1 capsule twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 2 capsules twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 3 capsules twice daily

Dosing for Livestock:

Powders for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 1-2 tablespoons 2-4 times daily

Tinctures for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 5 cc 2-4 times daily

2 reviews for Hawthorn Tincture

Rated 5 out of 5

Connor – June 20, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5

Vicki VanSingel (verified owner) – August 8, 2022

got here fine, easy to take and supplied dropper very nice. thanks

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

The HomeGrown Approach - What Makes us Different?

Many of our Herbal Products are created with herbs that are grown right here! Of course there are many plants that are outside the scope of our ability to grow in Idaho, due to either climate or quantity requirements. So when we need to supplement our growing efforts, we purchase only the finest product from quality, growers that we trust! All of our Single Herb Tinctures are made right here at our own facility with a single plant.

Our plants are grown, weeded, harvested and processed by caring herbalists filled with healing intent, not by machines. HomeGrown plant harvesting is timed for maximum potency...not the day the combine is scheduled. - Only the most medicinal portions of the HomeGrown plants are utilized for medicine making. - No pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilizers of any kind are used in our herb gardens. HomeGrown wildcrafted herbs are ethically collected and identified by experienced herbalists, not minimum-wage, apathetic employees.

Yeah, we might be crazy to go to all the trouble when we could import material from Bulgaria for a tenth of the price, but we have experienced the difference in the quality of the end product. We are confident that when you use our HomeGrown herbals, you WILL see what all the fuss was about!