Recipe for Homemade Hawthorn Tincture
Ingredients:
- 50 g dried hawthorn fruits (or dried flowers and leaves, optional)
- 250 ml food-grade alcohol (40-50%) or pure vodka, without additives
- Glass jar with a lid
- Dark glass bottle for storage
Preparation Method:
- Gently crush the hawthorn fruits with a rolling pin (for more efficient extraction).
- Place the plant in the jar and pour the alcohol over it.
- Shake gently and let it macerate for 14 days in a dark, cool place, shaking daily.
- After 2 weeks, strain the tincture through cheesecloth and store the liquid in a dark glass bottle in a cool place.
Validity: up to 2 years.
How to Administer
- Adults: 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day, diluted in a little water, 15-30 minutes before meals.
- Recommended courses: 3 weeks, with a break of 7-10 days. Can be repeated 3-4 times a year.
Benefits of Hawthorn Tincture
Regulation of Heart Rhythm and Support for Weakened Hearts
Hawthorn is considered one of the most important cardiac tonics in nature. The active substances flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, triterpenic acids help to:
- normalize heart rhythm (mild antiarrhythmic action)
- increase the strength of cardiac muscle contraction
- improve coronary circulation
- reduce episodes of nervous tachycardia
It is very useful in cases of fatigued heart, mild palpitations, moderate hypertension, and states of anxiety.
Calming Anxiety and Restlessness
Hawthorn tincture also acts on the neurovegetative level, soothing the sympathetic nervous system. Thus:
- it reduces emotional tension, feelings of inner restlessness, and the knot in the stomach
- has a mild sedative effect, without causing drowsiness
- can be an excellent adjunct in insomnia caused by excessive thoughts or stress
Lowering Blood Pressure
Flavonoids have a vasodilatory effect, improving the elasticity of blood vessels and supporting gentle and natural lowering of blood pressure, without abrupt effects. It is indicated in:
- nervous-type hypertension
- hypertension in the elderly
- oscillating blood pressure
Supporting Cerebral Vascularization
By improving peripheral and cerebral circulation, hawthorn can alleviate:
- mild memory disturbances
- feelings of heaviness in the head or dizziness
- tinnitus associated with poor circulation
Contraindications and Precautions
- Very low blood pressure
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (without medical advice)
- Individuals undergoing treatment with beta-blockers, digitalis, or antidepressants require medical supervision
- Not recommended for children under 12 years old
