Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Shan Zha for Tea & Soup, 180g Jar

Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). For centuries, Shan Zha has been prized as a digestive, food-moving, and blood-quickening herb, used to relieve food stagnation, support healthy digestion, and gently invigorate circulation. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach while smoothing the flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional digestive and food-moving food herb
• Dried hawthorn fruit slices, unsweetened
• Crataegus pinnatifida, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• New-crop quality in a resealable 180g jar

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its deep red color, firm texture, and mild fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, gently sweet flavor with a pleasant astringent finish, yielding a rosy infusion that brightens tea blends and adds depth to soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Digestive after-meal infusion
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support digestion and move stagnant food. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, jujube, and chrysanthemum. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rock sugar for a tart, refreshing infusion that complements rich meals.

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