Fifty Hawthorn trees surround Avena's central garden, creating a beautiful hedgerow. In June we hand harvest the white flowers and tincture them immediately in organic alcohol. In October, with the help of long pruning poles, we collect several baskets full of red Hawthorn Berries, which are tinctured immediately in organic alcohol. Our Hawthorn Plus is special because it contains the flowers, leaves and berries, creating a beneficial tonic, traditionally used for the heart and cardiovascular system. This herb is known to restore cardiovascular tone, lower cholesterol levels and normalize blood pressure.* Please consult your health care provider if taking heart medications.
Avena’s organic Biodynamic® gardens produce 70% of the herbs used in our products. We apply organic compost and Biodynamic® preparations to nourish the soil and hand harvest our herbs following seasonal cycles. Some herbs are respectfully wildcrafted or organically grown by others who share our philosophy of care and respect for our Mother Earth. Each herb is mixed with spring water and organic pure grain alcohol to ensure the full range of plant constituents is extracted.