Pure Hawthorn Powder Shan Zha 1kg Fine Ground Edible Herb for Daily Herbal Drinks

Pure Hawthorn Powder, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from the fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida. This fine ground powder is made from dried hawthorn fruit with no added ingredients. In TCM theory hawthorn is associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has a sour and slightly warm nature. Traditionally valued in herbal wellness routines, it can be stirred into warm water, teas, or recipes. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient hawthorn fruit powder with no additives
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit known as Shan Zha in TCM
• Ultra-fine grinding for smooth mixing in drinks and recipes
• Air-dried processing to preserve the natural character of the fruit
• 1kg bulk pack suitable for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light reddish-brown to tan with a fine, smooth texture. It carries a mild fruity aroma, and when stirred into warm water it offers a pleasantly sour, slightly sweet taste typical of hawthorn.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water as a simple daily herbal drink
• Blend into smoothies or fruit teas for a tart flavor
• Add to congee or baking recipes for a fruity note
• Mix with other herbal powders in traditional wellness blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and is a common ingredient in digestive herbal teas and decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as Mai Ya or Shen Qu in classic formulas, and hawthorn fruit is also widely enjoyed in folk preparations like hawthorn tea, congee, and seasonal snacks.

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