Nature's Answer Hawthorn Berry Liquid, Leaf & Flower with Organic Alcohol, 1 Fl Oz 

• Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus oxyacantha) is a tree that grows in temperate areas of the world, including Europe and the eastern United States. Common names include English hawthorn, may-tree, maybush, whitethorn, and hawberry. The hawthorn tree appears as a favorite in a wide variety of ceremonial uses throughout history.
• It was used in Greek and Irish marriage blessings, and was considered a protection against evil for newborns. Hawthorn is prominent in Beltane/May Day celebrations as the May pole. Throughout history it was traditionally used as a tonic to maintain a healthy heart.*
• Energetically, hawthorn is considered slightly warming and has a bittersweet taste. It is also considered helpful in supporting spiritual and emotional well-being which is linked to a happy heart.* Many parts of this tree have been used, including the leaf and flower, as well as the berries, which resemble wild apple trees.
• Chemical constituents include oligomeric procyanidins (procyanidin B-2, epicatechin, catechin), flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, rutin), amines (phenylethylamine, tyramine, choline), and a variety of anthocyanidins.
• Using carefully controlled extraction techniques, we capture the holistic balance of each herb and the value is passed on to you, our customer. From plant to shelf, you can rest assured that we know exactly what is in the product in your hand, and we guarantee that it is authentic, safe, effective, holistically balanced, and of course... Nature's Answer.