Hawthorn Berries Powder

Botanical Name - Crataegus laevigata Other Names - English hawthorn, one-seed hawthorn Origin - Bulgaria Typical Preparations - Dried berry as a tincture, tea, or encapsulated; can also be made into smoothies, punches, cordials or even made into a fresh juice. Flavor Profile - Tart but mildly sweet. Blends well with mild tea herbs and dried flowers and fruits. Hawthorn is a deciduous flowering shrub in the rose family that is widely distributed throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. In the wild, it is typically found in thickets and woodland settings. In cultivation, hawthorn is grown as a hedge plant. The fruit of the shrub, which are called haws, are abundant in vitamin C and potent antioxidant compounds known as oligomeric procyandins. The powdered berry is convenient to add to foods and beverages or to encapsulate as a dietary supplement. Add to fruit or vegetable juice, smoothies, soups and other foods. Combine with other ground herbs and spices to make natural foundation, bl