Remedy

Crataegus Oxyacantha (hawthorn)

Crataegus oxyacantha

Botanical illustration of Crataegus Oxyacantha

A gentle heart tonic for angina that reflects a tired or weakened heart — chest heaviness and pressure with breathlessness and fatigue on slight exertion. Useful as a long-term supportive remedy for diminished blood flow to the heart.

Key indications

  • Best for: Supportive remedy for heart weakness with angina and chest heaviness 
  • Pressure and heaviness in the chest on slight exertion
  • Breathlessness and fatigue accompanying anginal pain
  • Long-term heart support alongside professional care
Worse from

Exertion, emotional strain

Better from

Rest, warmth, steady gentle activity

Suggested dosage

5 drops of herbal mother tincture twice daily; continue for several months. Seek immediate emergency care if chest pain is new, severe, or lasts more than a few minutes, or occurs with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or fainting. 

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.