Hawthorn Berry: An Adaptogenic Herb

Also known as a cardiotonic, hawthorn berry (Crataegus oxyacantha) is an extremely popular adaptogenic herb. In fact, hawthorn berry reportedly has many cardiac benefits, including softening and relaxing arteries, helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure and vessels, and simply increasing circulation of oxygen and blood in and out of the heart. Along with its cardiac effects, hawthorn berry is known as an adaptogenic herb.

As an adaptogenic herb, hawthorn berry reportedly helps the body adapt to stress, both external and internal. Whether it’s mental or physical, an adaptogenic herb such as hawthorn berry is said to help the body be flexible enough to handle stress and extenuating circumstances, returning to or remaining at homeostasis. Further, hawthorn berry contains antioxidants, which may protect against free radical damage.

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