About this episode
The hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) are some of our most generous and protective herbs. Hathorn offers abundant berries, rich with heart-supporting medicine – but its thorns mean you can’t just come and take everything in one swipe. Hawthorn demands a careful and respectful approach, and it can bring all these qualities to our physical bodies and – our emotional ones, too! An ally for everything from high blood pressure, to water retention, to grief and loss, to that not-quite-at-home feeling we sometimes get when family relations are difficult; hawthorn is there for you. Especially at this time of year, when hearts are both agitated and a little more exposed, it’s a particularly important plant to know and to work with. Herbs discussed include: hawthorn , linden , cacao, cayenne, ginger, goji, rose , hibiscus, goldenrod, jiaogulan, heather, vanilla , tulsi, dandelion, damiana, chamomile, catnip, motherwort . Mentioned in this episode: The Once and Future World , J.B. MacKinnon Our End-Of-Year Sale is in effect! Don’t miss out – use the code 2019 to get 19% off any of our courses or programs today! As always, please subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen, so others can find it more easily. Thank you!! Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas. Support the show You can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!