Hawthorn flower powder – Crataegus laevigata monogyna

Commonly found in hedgerows across Europe, hawthorn is harvested in spring. The dried flowers are then finely ground to produce a smooth powder, used in relaxation preparations or traditional capsules.

Description

Fine, creamy to beige plant-based powder with a sweet floral fragrance. It's easily measurable and can be incorporated into capsules, instant infusions, or plant-based powder blends.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Hawthorn, whitethorn, hawthorn
• Latin name: Crataegus laevigata , Crataegus monogyna
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Flower
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, Western Asia
• English name: Hawthorn flower powder
• Name in German: Weißdornblütenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de flor de espino blanco
• Name in Italian: Polvere di fiore di biancospino
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق زهر الزعرور (Mas'houq Zahr al-Za'arour)

Main virtues

Hawthorn powder is traditionally used for its calming properties, particularly in formulas designed to promote relaxation or sleep. It can be used alone or in combination with other herbs such as passionflower or lemon balm.

Main constituents

Flavonoids (vitexin, hyperoside), proanthocyanidins, tannins, volatile aromatic compounds.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in hot water, infuse for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Capsules: 250 to 500 mg, up to 3 times daily as recommended by a professional.
• Cosmetic: can be incorporated into relaxing bath powders or aromatic treatments.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant subject to regulation. Use only under expert advice.
• May interact with cardiovascular treatments.
• Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice.

History and origin

Widespread in European rural traditions, hawthorn has always been considered a protective plant. Its powdered version offers a modern, practical, and concentrated solution, inspired by ancient medicinal uses.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: opaque glass jar or kraft bag, away from air and humidity.
• Packaging: resealable bag, metal box, tinted jar.
• Appearance: Fine cream to pale beige powder.
• Smell: floral, slightly honeyed.

Sources and references

• European Pharmacopoeia – Crataegus spp.
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of traditional European herbal medicine
• Ancient herbalism works

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