Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Seedless Hawthorn Crataegus for Tea and Snacking

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These seedless slices are a classic Chinese herbal food traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, with a sour-sweet flavor in TCM terms. Enjoy them as a daily herbal tea, a light snack, or a culinary ingredient. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried hawthorn slices from Shandong-grown Crataegus fruit
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), a familiar everyday herbal food
• Traditionally associated with digestive wellness in Chinese herbal practice
• Versatile form suitable for tea brewing, snacking, and cooking
• Bagged 500g pack with 12-month shelf life for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to reddish-brown slices with a firm, slightly leathery texture and a fruity, tangy aroma. Brewed or simmered, they typically yield a rosy infusion with a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Snack on slices straight from the bag
• Simmer in soups or stews for a fruity tang
• Add to congee or desserts for traditional flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion and is a common ingredient in daily teas and culinary preparations. It is often paired with dried tangerine peel or malt in traditional digestive teas, simmered with pork or beef in classic Chinese soups, or added to congee and seasonal snacks. Its sour-sweet character makes it a popular household herbal food.

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