Shan Zha Dried Hawthorn Fruit (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Food-Herb for Tea & Soup, 500g

Shan Zha (山楂), botanically Crataegus pinnatifida and commonly known as Hawthorn Fruit, is the dried fruit of a highly revered traditional food herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Shan Zha has been prized as a digestive, food-moving, and blood-quickening herb, used to relieve food stagnation, support smooth digestion, and harmonize the Stomach. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moving qi, transforming stagnation, and supporting healthy circulation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Dried whole Hawthorn fruit, 500g bulk pack
• Sour, sweet, slightly warm nature
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Sun-dried, clean agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep red color, wrinkled texture, and mild fruity aroma. When decocted or brewed, the fruit softens and releases a tart, slightly sweet flavor with a pleasant tang, adding brightness to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into soups, teas, and digestive tonics to support daily digestion and comfort after meals. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, jujube, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a tart, refreshing infusion.

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