Deep Dive "Heart & Circulation" Herbal Class: (Hawthorn + Ginkgo)

Deep Dive: Heart & Circulation Herbs — Hawthorn + Ginkgo

Exploring Two Traditional Herbs for Cardiovascular & Circulatory Wellness

📅 Date: Feb 9th, 2026 Tuesday
🕙 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
📍 Location: Majestic Barn, 401 Omaha Ave, Norfolk, NE
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours in-person
💲 Registration: Starting at $40

Take a deeper look at two well-known herbs in traditional herbalism: hawthorn and ginkgo. In this focused herbal deep dive, we’ll explore their botanical characteristics, traditional applications, active constituents, current research, and the safety considerations that matter when working with cardiovascular and circulatory herbs.

Learn how herbalists evaluate the differences between traditional use and clinical evidence, consider individual health patterns, and make informed decisions about herbal preparations.

What You’ll Learn

• Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.): Explore hawthorn’s traditional role in cardiovascular herbalism, the plant parts commonly used, and research investigating its potential effects on cardiovascular function.
• Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Learn about ginkgo’s traditional history and modern research into circulation, cognitive function, and its effects on blood flow.
• Understanding the Active Constituents: Examine important plant compounds, including hawthorn flavonoids and procyanidins, and ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones.
• Traditional Use vs. Clinical Evidence: Review what human studies suggest about these herbs, the limitations of current research, and why findings from standardized extracts cannot automatically be applied to homemade teas or tinctures.
• Choosing Herbal Preparations: Compare teas, tinctures, and standardized extracts while exploring how plant parts, extraction methods, and product quality influence the preparations available.
• Herb–Medication Interactions: Discuss important precautions involving blood pressure medications, heart medications, anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, and other commonly prescribed treatments.
• Responsible Herbal Practice: Learn why hawthorn and ginkgo require thoughtful assessment, when professional guidance is important, and why herbs should not replace prescribed cardiovascular treatment.

Featured Herbal Preparations

This class focuses on the traditional uses and research surrounding hawthorn and ginkgo, with attention to how these herbs differ in their applications, preparations, and safety profiles.

We’ll explore how herbalists evaluate the quality of herbal products, select appropriate preparations, and distinguish traditional practice from evidence supported by clinical research.

Choose Your Registration Option

Option 1 — Class Only | $40

Attend the deep-dive class and explore hawthorn and ginkgo in greater detail. Learn about their botanical characteristics, traditional applications, active constituents, current research, and practical safety considerations.

Option 2 — Class + Printed Herbal Guide | $50

Includes the full class plus a printed hawthorn and ginkgo reference guide to help you review botanical information, traditional uses, research findings, preparation methods, and important safety considerations at home.

Option 3 — Herbal Learning Bundle | $65

Includes the class, printed herbal guide, and a selected Rayz Haven herbal product to complement your learning.

Includes: Create your own Herbal Blend 1 oz loose leaf

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for home herbalists, herbal students, and anyone interested in developing a more informed understanding of herbs traditionally associated with heart and circulatory wellness.

Whether you’re expanding your herbal knowledge or beginning a deeper exploration of individual plants, you’ll gain a stronger foundation in hawthorn and ginkgo, their traditional applications, the evidence behind their use, and the importance of responsible herbal practice.

Explore the plants. Examine the evidence. Practice herbalism responsibly.

Rayz Haven Herbal Products — Education rooted in traditional herbal knowledge.

Educational Notice: This class is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Hawthorn and ginkgo may interact with medications and may not be appropriate for everyone. Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk, particularly when combined with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or those taking prescription heart or blood pressure medications should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using these herbs. Never discontinue or adjust prescribed medication based on information presented in this class.