Premium Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 山楂 Seedless Coreless Tea Slices No Additives 3 Jars 250g Each

Premium Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These hollow-cut slices are pitted, sun-dried, and free of sulfur, added sugar, and additives. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoy as a daily herbal infusion or culinary ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shandong-grown hawthorn fruit slices with a distinctive hollow center cut
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida, a classic TCM fruit herb
• Seedless and coreless slices for clean brewing and cooking
• No sulfur fumigation, no added sugar, no artificial additives
• Packaged in three 250g jars, suitable for daily tea and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a warm reddish-yellow color with a firm, dry texture and a light fruity aroma. When steeped, they typically yield a pale amber infusion with a pleasantly tart, mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups or fruit infusions for a tart flavor
• Add to congee or desserts for traditional culinary use
• Combine with other herbs in gentle decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals, and is often paired with Mai Ya or Shen Qu in classic formulas. Folk households commonly simmer hawthorn slices with rock sugar or dried tangerine peel as a seasonal drink, or add them to stews and congee for flavor.

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