Heart supportive herbs:
Crataegus spp. (Hawthorne):
This is a famous “heart” tonic that is full of antioxidants and helps neutralize free radicals. Hawthorne is a diuretic, nutritive, cardiotonic, cardioprotective, trophorestorative which overall improves cardiac function. Hawthorne improves coronary circulation and increases blood supply which helps maintain healthy arteries. In Celtic mythology, Hawthorne symbolizes love and protection. Hawthorne is known as the “broken heart” herb which can bring one a message of hope and healing our heart on the emotional and physical level. Hawthorne cleanses the heart of negativity and replenishes our body through nourishment.