Hawthorn Flowers and Leaf

(Crataegus monogyna / Crataegus laevigata)

Hawthorn is one of the most beloved and deeply studied botanicals in European herbal tradition — a thorny shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae) whose berries, leaves, and flowers have each been valued in their own right for centuries. While the deep red haws (berries) are the most recognized part of the plant, the flowers and leaves of Crataegus have their own distinguished place in European phytomedicine and are listed alongside the berries in the German Commission E monographs as an approved botanical.

The flowers appear in May — giving hawthorn its folk names “May tree” and “May blossom” — in dense clusters of delicate white or pale pink blooms with a distinctive sweet, slightly almond-like fragrance. The leaves are small, lobed, and bright green. Both the flowers and leaves share the same rich phytochemical profile as the berries, containing oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), flavonoids (vitexin, vitexin-2’’-rhamnoside, quercetin, hyperoside), triterpene acids, and tannins — with the flowers and leaves often considered particularly rich in the vitexin glycosides that have attracted the most research interest. Our Hawthorn Flowers and Leaf is available Cut & Sifted.

Product Highlights

• Cut & sifted flowers and leaf of Crataegus monogyna / C. laevigata — Hawthorn
• Rich in OPCs, vitexin glycosides, flavonoids, triterpene acids, and tannins
• Listed in the German Commission E monographs
• The flowers and leaf are considered particularly rich in vitexin glycosides
• A cornerstone botanical in European phytomedicine for centuries
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted hawthorn flowers and leaf in 8–10 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes. The flavor is mild, slightly floral, and gently astringent — pleasant on its own or blended with other botanicals. Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Blended Formulas: Traditionally combined with hawthorn berries and other botanicals in classic European herbal formulations. Capsules: Powder and fill empty capsules for a convenient supplement form.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.