Hawthorn: Apple's Wild and Witchy Cousin

About this episode

This episode explores the benefits of hawthorn, an herb known for its heart-strengthening properties and rich folklore.

Hawthorn is classically known as an herb to strengthen and improve heart function, but there is so much more this beautiful shrub has to offer us. An herb steeped in folklore of love and protection, hawthorn has benefits to our nervous system, connective tissue, digestion, and more! Learn how to prepare this plant to make easy home remedies that build health throughout the body.

Topics covered

• herbal medicine
• heart health
• folklore
• home remedies
• nervous system
• digestion

Keywords

• hawthorn
• herb
• heart function
• home remedies
• nervous system
• connective tissue
• digestion
• folklore

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hawthorn

Places: Apple

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