Hawthorn fruit powder – Crataegus laevigata monogyna

Long used in rural Europe, hawthorn powder is a convenient alternative to whole berries. It retains the fruit's aromatic qualities while allowing for faster use, particularly in homemade herbal teas and sweet syrups.

Description

Fine powder ranging in color from reddish-brown to light beige depending on the ripeness of the fruit, with a sweet and slightly tangy aroma. It mixes well with hot or cold water, or can be added to plant-based beverage or homemade skincare products.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Hawthorn, hawthorn, whitethorn
• Latin name: Crataegus laevigata , Crataegus monogyna
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Fruit
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Hawthorn berry powder
• Name in German: Weißdornbeerenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de baya de espino blanco
• Name in Italian: Polvere di bacca di biancospino
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق ثمار الزعرور (Mas'houq Thimar al-Za'arour)

Main virtues

Hazelnut powder is used to create fruity infusions and comforting traditional drinks. It is also used in plant-based energy bars, dilutable powders, and gentle skin care products.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, tannins, pectins, organic acids, natural sugars, fibers.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in a cup of hot water, infuse for 5 to 10 minutes covered.
• Culinary use: in smoothies, desserts, homemade fruit powders or fermented drinks.
• Cosmetics: integrated into gentle plant exfoliants or fruity masks.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known regulatory restrictions for the fruit.
• Avoid excessive use in case of low fiber diet or intestinal pathologies.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

History and origin

In rural European traditions, hawthorn was often used as a comforting infusion or fruity decoction. Its powdered form modernizes this use while extending ancient recipes for digestive drinks or natural syrups.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: opaque jar, away from humidity and heat sources.
• Packaging: kraft bag, tinted jar, airtight box.
• Appearance: Fine red-brown to light brown powder.
• Smell: sweet, fruity, reminiscent of dried apple.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of European herbalism
• Rustic herbal medicine traditions
• Recipes for ancient fruity and digestive herbal teas

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