Tag: Materia Medica
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Meet Hawthorn: Fall’s Little Red Heart Herb
When the leaves begin to turn, hawthorn puts on its own fall display: clusters of small, bright red fruits called haws. They look festive on the branches, but this thorny member of the rose family has a story that goes well beyond its looks. Herbalists have long associated hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) with the heart. Its… Read more
