i am blessed to have two hawthorn trees in my yard + they also grow all along the tobacco river, near my home.  when the flowers bloomed, in late may i tinctured fresh flowers and leaves in 100 proof food grade alcohol.  it infused for several months.  the berries i collected in late august, and also tinctured fresh in 100 proof food grade alcohol.  they infused for months.  i strained them both at the same time, and mixed them together, for a lovely heart tonic.  hawthorn works best when taken on a regular basis, up to three dropperfuls a day.  hawthorn for the aging heart.  comes in a 2-oz dropper bottle.
herbs have been used effectively for centuries, but they are not regulated by the food & drug administration + simply josephine's herbal products and statements have not been evaluated or approved by the fda + these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease + consult a health practitioner before using these products if you have any serious medical conditions, are pregnant, lactating, or taking any medication