Hawthorn Berry

Hawthorn Berry is a small red fruit that has been valued for centuries in traditional herbal practices throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Our Hawthorn Berry is available in both whole and powdered forms, carefully processed to preserve its natural character, mild fruity flavor, and rich botanical qualities. Commonly used in teas, tinctures, culinary preparations, and personal care applications, Hawthorn Berry remains a popular botanical for those seeking to incorporate traditional herbs into their daily wellness routines.

UPC: 810206315354, 810206315361, 810206315378, 810206315385, 810206315392 & 810206315408.

Origin(s): Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Hungary, United States.

Latin Name(s): Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus monogyna.

Also known as: May Flower, Quickthorn, Whitehorn, English hawthorn, one-seed hawthorn.

Plant Part(s) Used: Berry.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Purplish brown to reddish brown.

Aroma: Sweet, aromatic.

Taste: Slightly sweet.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: Hawthorn Berry, in both whole and powdered forms, may be used for herbal, culinary, beverage, and personal care applications. Preparation methods vary depending on the form selected. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Internal Use – Whole

Adults may take 1–2 teaspoons (approximately 2–4 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 2–8 g/day).

Tea/Decoction: Add 1–2 teaspoons (approximately 2–4 g) of whole Hawthorn Berry to 8–12 fl. oz. of water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–20 minutes. Strain and serve. Enjoy 1–2 cups daily.

Internal Use – Powder

Adults may take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (approximately 1–2 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 2–4 g/day).

Capsules: For encapsulation, follow capsule machine manufacturer instructions. One teaspoon of powder is approximately 2 g, though weight may vary by density.

Powder in beverages/foods: Mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (approximately 1–2 g) of powder into 8 fl. oz. (240 ml) of water, juice, tea, or a smoothie. Stir or blend thoroughly and consume immediately.

External Use (Whole or Powder)

Hawthorn Berry, in both whole and powdered forms, may be used in herbal infusions, infused oils, botanical preparations, and personal care products. Because external uses vary widely, we encourage customers to research the best method and proportions for their needs.

Both whole and powdered Hawthorn Berry may be prepared as teas, decoctions, tinctures, extracts, syrups, herbal beverages, smoothies, juices, or other foods; incorporated into jams, jellies, preserves, sauces, baked goods, oatmeal, yogurt, cereals, honey, or confectionery recipes; infused into oils or liquids; used in herbal crafting projects; and included in DIY skincare, bath, and body care products such as masks, scrubs, lotions, creams, bath salts, bath bombs, soaks, rinses, or other botanical formulations.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: No known precautions. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.