Remedy Reference Guide

Crataegus Oxyacantha

Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn)

Crataegus Oxyacantha uses in homeopathy: a remedy traditionally regarded as a heart tonic for a feeble heart with breathlessness on exertion, its key picture, potencies and FAQs — informational, consult a homeopath.

Quick answer

What is Crataegus Oxyacantha used for in homeopathy?

Crataegus Oxyacantha, prepared from hawthorn, is a homeopathic remedy long regarded as a heart tonic - associated with a feeble, tired heart, breathlessness on exertion, and general cardiac support - always used within proper medical cardiac care.

Reviewed & updated: June 2026

This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.

What Crataegus Oxyacantha is used for

A feeble, easily tired heart action
Breathlessness on the least exertion
Palpitations with weakness
A sense of oppression about the heart
General cardiac support in the elderly

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Crataegus Oxyacantha.

Weak heart with breathlessness on exertion
Palpitations from slight effort or excitement
Fatigue and a feeling of cardiac oppression
Better for rest and quiet
Often considered in tired, ageing hearts

Potency

Crataegus Oxyacantha is available in several potencies such as 6C, 30C and 200C, and in lower or mother-tincture forms in some cases. The right potency and repetition depend entirely on the individual case and are decided by a qualified homeopath - this page gives no dosing instructions.

The Crataegus picture and modalities

Crataegus Oxyacantha has a long reputation as a homeopathic heart tonic. Its associated picture is a feeble, easily tired heart with breathlessness on the least exertion, palpitations from slight effort or excitement, fatigue, and a sense of oppression about the heart, better for rest and quiet, often in tired or ageing hearts. A homeopath uses this feeble-heart, exertion-breathlessness picture only within a framework of proper medical cardiac care.

Before you consider Crataegus

This is materia-medica information, not advice to self-treat. Breathlessness, palpitations, chest discomfort, and any heart symptom need medical diagnosis and treatment, and chest pain or breathlessness at rest is an emergency. In homeopathy this remedy is chosen by a qualified practitioner within medical care. Homeopathy should complement, not replace, conventional cardiac treatment.

Conditions where Crataegus Oxyacantha is considered

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Frequently asked questions

What is Crataegus used for in homeopathy?

It is an informational materia-medica remedy traditionally regarded as a heart tonic for a feeble heart with breathlessness on exertion. Heart symptoms are medical matters, and a homeopath uses it only within proper cardiac care.

Is Crataegus a heart tonic?

It has a long reputation as a homeopathic heart tonic, but any heart symptom needs medical diagnosis and treatment. Crataegus, if used at all, is supportive within conventional cardiac care and never a replacement for it.

Should I take this remedy myself?

Self-medication is discouraged. The correct remedy and potency depend on your whole individual symptom picture and should be chosen by a qualified homeopath.

Is it safe alongside other treatment?

Many people use homeopathy alongside conventional care, but you should inform both your doctor and your homeopath about everything you take so your care stays coordinated.