HAWTHORN BERRY (Crataegus monogyna) *Organic herb for horses - circulatory support, heart-deep nourishment, emotional calm
Benefits of Organic Hawthorn Berries for Horses
Hawthorn is the quintessential heart herb
- both physically and emotionally. It's one of the most cherished botanicals in traditional European herbalism – valued for its long-standing association with the heart, both in folklore and in functional nutrition.
In modern equine routines, Hawthorn Berry is often chosen as a food-based botanical to support:
- everyday circulatory function
- long-term vitality and resilience
- calm balance during times of change
Please note this is a nutritional, functional horse food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy
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Find Hawthorn Berries in the EquiNatural range
You’ll also find Hawthorn Berries included within our blends designed for calm steadiness and emotional resilience:
- CalmTonic - natural organic calm for high-stress situations
- HarmonyTonic - gentle support for emotional loss & grief
Composition & Feed Guide
💧Organic Hawthorn Berry Tincture
Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures give you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.
- Crataegus monogyna, Berry
- Infused 1:3 35%
- Organic Cultivated
~ Feed Guide - 6ml/100kg bodyweight, daily in feed.
🌿Organic Dried Hawthorn Berry
Grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents.
- Crataegus oxycanthoides, Dried Berry
- Organic Cultivated
- Origin Bulgaria
~ Feed Guide - 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
Footnotes
- Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
- Human grade.
- Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
- ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.
Functional Nutritional Value
Constituents: Hawthorn berries contains several important bioactive constituents, primarily flavonoids (such as proanthocyanidins and quercetin), phenolic acids (i.e. chlorogenic acid), and pentacyclic triterpenoids (including ursolic and oleanolic acids). The berries also contain pectin, contributing to its dietary value, and various minerals including calcium, potassium), and organic acids (malic, citric).
Clinical Considerations
Contraindications
- If your horse is under veterinary care for cardiac conditions or is receiving cardiovascular medication, consult your vet before adding Hawthorn.
Hawthorn in History & Tradition
The hawthorn tree – with frothy white May blossoms and ruby-red autumn berries – is one of the most beloved plants of the British hedgerows.
Nearly 300 species exist, but the common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is the one most often celebrated in folklore. Her thorns hint at protection, her blossoms symbolise hope, and her berries have long been associated with heart-centred nourishment.
Across centuries of tradition, hawthorn became known as a plant of steadiness – a botanical companion through change, emotional sensitivity, and the turning of the seasons.
And of course, her lore is as rich as her berries:
- May Magic: Hawthorn blossoms tied with ribbons at Beltane (May Day) to invite blessings.
- Celtic & Christian legend: Linked to Glastonbury and the “Holy Thorn”.
- Superstition: Cutting down hawthorn was considered bad luck in rural Britain.
- Popular Culture: Even J.K. Rowling gave hawthorn a mystical role – Harry Potter’s wand is made from hawthorn wood.
Beloved, respected, sometimes feared – hawthorn is more than a tree. She’s part of the living story of the land.
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