Hawthorn whole flower – Crataegus laevigata monogyna

A hardy shrubby plant native to hedgerows and forests across Europe, hawthorn produces small white flowers in spring, harvested at the time of bloom. These flowers are dried whole to preserve their floral fragrance and ancestral properties in plant-based formulations.

Description

Dried whole flowers, cream to ivory in color, with a sweet, slightly honeyed fragrance. Their delicate structure is carefully preserved for floral infusions. They are popular in soothing formulas.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Hawthorn, whitethorn, hawthorn
• Latin name: Crataegus laevigata , Crataegus monogyna
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Flower
• Form: Whole, dried
• Origin: Europe, Western Asia
• English name: Hawthorn flower
• Name in German: Weißdornblüte
• Name in Spanish: Flor de espino blanco
• Name in Italian: Fiore di biancospino
• Name in Arabic: زهر الزعرور (Zahr al-Za'arour)

Main virtues

Hawthorn is traditionally recognized for its calming effects. As an infusion, it is appreciated for its mild taste and relaxing properties. It is also used in glycerin macerates or traditional floral formulations.

Main constituents

Flavonoids (rutoside, vitexin), proanthocyanidins, tannins, phenolic acids, traces of essential oils.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, infuse for 10 minutes covered.
• Glycerin macerate: used in artisanal preparations using traditional methods.
• Combined use: often associated with lemon balm, linden or passionflower.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Regulated plant. Use only under professional supervision.
• May interact with cardiovascular medications.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.

History and origin

Hawthorn has been cited since ancient times for its protective properties. A symbol of purity and peace in Celtic traditions, it was later incorporated into medieval medicinal herbals. Its flowers are still hand-picked in spring in many regions.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from humidity, in an opaque jar or resealable kraft bag.
• Packaging: bulk, metal box, tinted glass jar.
• Appearance: whole cream to white flowers, fragrant.
• Smell: sweet, floral, light hint of honey.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• European Pharmacopoeia – Crataegus spp.
• Traditional European herbalism
• Botanical corpus of medicinal Rosaceae

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