Why Herbalists Use Hawthorn for Heartbreak and Heart Disease with Betzy Bancroft
About this episode
This episode explores the multifaceted benefits of hawthorn for both heart health and emotional well-being with herbalist Betzy Bancroft.
What if working with hawthorn isn’t just about supporting your cardiovascular system, but also about influencing how your body expresses health at the deepest level? In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by herbalist Betzy Bancroft to explore the many layers of hawthorn ( Crataegus spp. )—a plant that nourishes and protects the heart in more ways than one. Though hawthorn is widely known for supporting cardiovascular health, Betzy shares how its effects go far deeper, helping regulate gene expression, improving flexibility of the blood vessels, and overall supporting the body’s natural resilience. At the same time, this beloved plant offers profound emotional medicine. Betzy shares how hawthorn can help soften grief, ease emotional tension, and encourage us to stay open-hearted while also maintaining healthy boundaries. Whether you’re seeing physical nourishment or emotional resilience, hawthorn is a true ally for the heart on every level. Betzy also shares so many ways to work with hawthorn! She includes her recipe for a delicious, warming Hawthorn Cordial; you can download a beautifully-illustrated recipe card here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► What makes…
People in this episode
Host: Rosalee de la Forêt
Guest: Betzy Bancroft
Topics covered
- hawthorn
- cardiovascular health
- emotional resilience
- herbalism
- gene expression
- health benefits
Keywords
- hawthorn
- heart health
- herbal medicine
- emotional healing
- gene expression
- cardiovascular system
- herbalist
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Hawthorn Cordial
Books & works: Hawthorn
Places: Crataegus spp.
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