Shan Zha Rings (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Seedless Hawthorn Slices, Food Herb

Shan Zha Rings (Crataegus pinnatifida) are dried, seedless slices of the hawthorn fruit known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Hawthorn Berry, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a digestive, food-moving herb used to support the stomach, harmonize rich meals, and promote smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective food herb for daily culinary and tea use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional digestive food herb
• Seedless hawthorn rings, easy to brew
• Crataegus pinnatifida, food-herb ingredient
• New-crop, sun-dried quality
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its deep red color, firm yet tender texture, and bright fruity aroma. When brewed or simmered, the rings soften and release a tart, mildly sweet flavor with a clean, refreshing finish, adding lively acidity to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Digestive after-meal infusion
• Culinary seasoning for rich dishes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and harmonize heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, jujube, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a tart, refreshing infusion.

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