Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Seedless Hawthorn Fruit for Tea & Daily Snacking
Price range: $4.44 through $8.90
Description
Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, seedless fruit slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a digestive, food-moving, and blood-quickening herb, used to support the smooth flow of qi and blood, ease heaviness after rich meals, and gently enliven the appetite. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach while supporting healthy digestion.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb for digestive wellness
- Seedless dried hawthorn fruit slices
- Crataegus pinnatifida
- Low-temperature slow-baked for quality
- Unsweetened, suitable for tea and daily snacking
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced, de-seeded, and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve its deep ruby-red color, firm yet tender texture, and bright fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, gently sweet infusion with a clean, refreshing finish; eaten directly, they offer a pleasant chew with a lively sour-sweet taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shan Zha |
| Botanical Name | Crataegus pinnatifida |
| Form | Seedless Dried Slices |
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Slow-Baked |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and infused water
- Daily snack or trail mix ingredient
- Digestive support after rich meals
- Soup and congee ingredient
- Seasonal food-therapy blends
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and the smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in post-meal teas, often paired with ingredients like dried tangerine peel, jujube, and rock sugar. As a daily snack, the dried slices are chewed directly or steeped in hot water for a tart, refreshing infusion that fits naturally into everyday wellness routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Shan Zha?
A: Shan Zha is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit slices of Crataegus pinnatifida, also called Hawthorn. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, soups, and daily snacking.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shan Zha?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shan Zha is associated with supporting digestion, moving food stagnation, and promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood. It is often used in post-meal teas and seasonal food-therapy blends.
Q: How do I use dried Shan Zha slices?
A: Rinse the slices and brew them in hot water as a tea, simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or chew them directly as a tart, unsweetened snack. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | First class, Grade a hawthorn berries with pits high standards apply purchase with caution, Select film, Freeze dried hawthorn, Sesame freeze dried hawthorn, Hawthorn 80g bottle |
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