Dried Hawthorn Berries Shan Zha Seedless Slices Natural Fruit for Tea and Culinary Use 500g

Dried Hawthorn Berries, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These seedless dried hawthorn pieces are a classic fruit-class botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet in flavor with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoy as a traditional ingredient in teas, decoctions, and everyday culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried hawthorn fruit prepared for convenient use
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit from Shandong
• Classic TCM fruit-class herb known as Shan Zha
• Whole-form dried fruit with no further processing
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to reddish-brown in color with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and tangy, and when simmered or steeped the fruit typically yields a pleasantly sour, lightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional fruit tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to congee or dessert soups
• Use in culinary dishes and seasonal fruit preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and is a common ingredient in digestive teas and after-meal infusions. It is often paired with herbs such as Mai Ya and Shen Qu in classic formulas, and is also widely used in folk cooking for fruit teas, jams, and sweet soups during autumn and winter.

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