Heart Tonic Single Herb Extract

This is an old-time formula from Potter's Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations from England.  It supports all functions of the heart.

 

Ingredients:  Hawthorne Berry, structured water, Vegetable glycerin, alcohol (specifically-grape brandy).

 

Herb:  HAWTHORNE BERRY

Botanical name:  Crataegus oxyacantha/laevigata

Origin:  Poland/Hungary

 

Therapeutic actions:  Antispasmodic; Astringent; Cardiotonic; Diuretic; Hypotensive; Sedative; Tonic; Vasodilator.

Nutrients:  Amino acids, calcium, choline, chromium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.

Drug interactions:  Check with physician if on Digoxin.

 

Description:  It is one of the most valuable herbs for the heart and circulation.

Internal uses:  The berries reduce high blood pressure caused by hardening of the arteries and kidney disease. The leaves are used for those with heart-valve disease. Has the ability to both lower high blood pressure and to bring low blood pressure back to normal. Other uses: angina, irregular heartbeat, spasm of the arteries (as with Reynaud's disease) and insomnia with a nervous origin. The Chinese use the berries as a digestive aid The French use them to treat dyspepsia and diarrhea. Also good for early stage of Conjestive Heart failure, angina and Cardiomyopathy.

 

Suggested dosage:  30—80 mg. Tincture 4—5 ml 3 times daily.