Hawthorn Berries

Hawthorn berries have a long and interesting place in legends and folklore. The berries come from a tree that is considered the most sacred in Ireland and Wales. The Gaelic considered the hawthorn tree to be the entrance to the otherworld. Hawthorn is often associated with fairies and luck. The Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus was believed to be created by hawthorn berries. There have also been many studies done on hawthorn berries that show very positive health benefits. Hawthorn berries are primarily associated with the heart chakra.

Hawthorn berries are protective , especially to the Hearth and Home. A tea brewed from them can be sprinkled around the home to Shield the Premises from Evil, or it may be Drunk for Personal Protection. The berries can also be kept in the living room in a potpourri dish with other protective herbs to help assure that evil people do not enter.

Other Names
Crataegus laevigata, Hazels, Whitethorn, May Tree, Gazels, Halves, Ladies Meat, Quickset, Bread-and-Cheese Tree, Haw, Albesyne, Hagedorn, Quick, Hedgethorn, Fairy Bush, May Bush, May blossom, May Flower, Thorn, Hag Thorn, Tree of Chastity

Precautions
People with a heart condition or who are taking heart medication should consult with their doctor before beginning a hawthorn berry regimen. Do not use hawthorn berries if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use hawthorn berries if you have ulcers. Large doses of hawthorn berries may cause dizziness.