Shan Zha Dried Hawthorn Fruit Slices (Crataegus) — Wild Hawthorn for Tea & Digestion

Shan Zha Dried Hawthorn Fruit Slices (Crataegus spp.) are the sun-dried fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Hawthorn or Wild Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a gentle, digestion-supporting herb used to relieve food stagnation, ease bloating, and harmonize the digestive system. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a mild yet effective herb for supporting healthy digestion and promoting smooth flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional digestion-supporting food herb
• Sun-dried wild hawthorn fruit slices
• Crataegus spp. botanical identity
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Natural air-dried processing

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep red color, wrinkled texture, and mild fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, slightly sweet flavor with a pleasant sourness that awakens the palate, adding a refreshing note to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and ease occasional bloating after heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, jujube, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a tart, refreshing infusion.

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