Dried Hawthorn Slices Seedless Pitted Hawthorn Fruit for Tea and Water Infusion 85g

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless, pitted hawthorn fruit slices are low-temperature slow-dried to preserve their natural color and mild tart flavor. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Commonly steeped in hot water as a daily tea or added to soups and congee for traditional digestive support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), the dried fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida
• Seedless and pitted hollow-ring slices for convenient direct use
• Low-temperature slow drying helps retain natural color and tart taste
• Traditionally used in TCM for digestive support and food stagnation
• Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and culinary applications

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a deep red to brownish-red color with a firm, slightly leathery texture and a mild fruity aroma. When steeped or decocted, the liquid is typically tart and slightly sweet with a clean, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Added to soups and broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used in culinary dishes for tartness

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion and address food stagnation. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or tea, often paired with other herbs such as Chen Pi or Mai Ya. Folk practice includes adding it to soups and congee to aid digestion, especially after heavy meals.

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