02/16/2022
HAWTHORN BERRY
" For the joy of our hearts"
"Sacred Tree Medicine"
Within the family of the tender rose stands the hawthorn tree. Druids believed that it was home to the fairies having a rich history of being included in ceremonies and celebrations of marriage, fertility, renewal, protection and prosperity.
Marriage weaths were inclusive of its blooms and twigs. Small branches hung thoughtfully upon a wee child's bed placed there to protect them.
The making of jams, jelly's, teas,
elixirs, tinctures, spirited drinks and more are commonly known throughout history.
Hawthorn was used widely in China for centuries and still is to date.
The attributes and gifts of hawthorn have been handed down for hundreds of years.
It is a digestive aid has vitamin C is a diuretic, congestive aid and releases stagnation of food.
Tonic properties include anti-inflammatory, powerful antioxidant and it is an antibacterial.
Cholesterol- reduces LDL, aids loss of body fat and benefits triglycerides.
High blood pressure reduction.
Atherosclerosis- brings the flow of blood.
Calms palpitations of the heart.
Hawthorn berry is considered a safe herb and is recommended for long term use. Used singularly or in a formulation with other herbs.
The goodness of hawthorn has been cherished and used by many old, "earth connected" peoples and has remained, resurfacing with it's outstanding gifts. It brings nourishment and stability to the hearts rhythm and function, by way of its effect on cardiovascular and circulatory health. Liken to the steadying percussion of a native drum beat.
This is an old teaching pertaining to the whole essence of a plant or tree ..." what it is, it gives".
So it is, as thorns protect the hawthorn
tree (Sacred Medicine Tree) protection is given to those who partake of its fruit.
Does it bring healing and protection to a broken heart?
Naturally, and it has been used for this throughout the ages.
By observing The Sacred Medicine Tree
one sees that it possesses seriously long spiked thorns, a most beautiful white fragrant bloom and brilliant blood red fruit, all coalesced energetically bringing to us a medicine for strength, balance and rejuvenation. My deep GRATTITUDE to this monumental Medicine Tree healing our heart of hearts, another expression of our earth mother's intelligence and love.