Hawthorn berry: what it is and the forms it comes in

Hawthorn berry, in Spanish, is espino blanco: the berry of Crataegus. Many people search for it by its English name and cannot find a page that explains it clearly. Here we tell you what it is, what else it is called, the forms it is sold in and what the label of the one we carry says.

What it is

Hawthorn is a shrub from the rose family. Its berries are bright red and look like tiny apples. Some products contain only the berry; others also contain the leaf and the flower.

Its other names

• Hawthorn or hawthorn berry: its English name.
• Espino blanco, espino albar or majuelo: in Spanish.
• Crataegus: the scientific name, the one you will see on the label.

They are the same plant. What changes is the form it is sold in and which part of the plant it contains.

The forms it is sold in

• Tea: the dried berries, in tea bags, with no caffeine.
• Liquid extract (drops): more concentrated. Some come alcohol-free.
• Capsules: the powdered berry, in a fixed measure.
• Blends: some formulas combine it with other herbs or vitamins. If you want only hawthorn, it should be the only ingredient.

What the label of the one we carry says

In our store we carry Nature's Way hawthorn capsules. This is what the bottle says:

• On the front: «Traditionally used to support heart health*». 100 vegan capsules, 1,530 mg per serving, dietary supplement.
• A bit of history: «Hawthorn has been linked to usage as far back as the 1st century, and is distinguished by its bright red berries. Hawthorn is in the rose family, and is grown all over the world in sunny areas. Today, the berries are traditionally used to support heart health.*»
• Per serving: 3 capsules, with 1.53 g of hawthorn (berry). 33 servings. Other ingredients: plant-derived capsule (hypromellose), magnesium stearate and silica.
• How to take it: «Take 3 capsules three times daily, preferably with food. Best results obtained with continuous use.»
• Warnings: «If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.» «Keep out of reach of children.»
• Storage: keep tightly closed, at room temperature, away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not use if the inner seal is broken or missing.
• Free of: gluten, salt, yeast-derived ingredients, wheat, soy, corn, dairy, and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

*«These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.»

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