A cousin to the rose bush, Hawthorn or Hawthorne is a flowering shrub that grows throughout northern Europe. Hawthorn berries contain beneficial nutrients called oligomeric procyandins (OPCs), which contributes to all its benefits.
Their history of use as a heart health remedy can be traced all the way back to the 1st century. Today, hawthorn berries are used for other purposes, including for promoting healthy aging and providing energy support.