Hawthorn berries are edible and often are made into jams. The fruit is rich in bioflavonoids so hawthorn berries are antioxidants as well as good for the heart and circulatory system. The preparation as a glycerite adds shelf life and convenience to what would otherwise be a medicinal food. Anyone who wishes to take a long-term tonic to support the heart can easily take hawthorn alone or in combination with other herbs.