Charred Hawthorn Slices Chinese Jiao Shan Zha Dried Fruit for Herbal Tea and Soup 150g

Charred Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂), are the roasted fruit slices of Crataegus pinnatifida. This 150g pack contains pitted hawthorn slices with a hollow center ring, traditionally used in Chinese herbal wellness for digestive support. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. It is commonly simmered in water as a simple herbal tea or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted hawthorn fruit slices with a natural hollow center ring
• Charred using traditional stir-frying processing
• Known in TCM as Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂)
• Sour-sweet flavor suitable for teas and soups
• 150g pack from Jilin Province, China

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically dark brown to blackish on the surface with a slightly charred aroma from stir-frying. Texture is dry and somewhat brittle. When simmered, the liquid takes on a deep amber color with a sour, lightly sweet taste and a mild roasted note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a simple herbal tea
• Added to soups and broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, charred hawthorn is traditionally used to support digestion, especially after heavy or greasy meals. It is often simmered alone or combined with other herbs such as tangerine peel or malt in decoctions. Folk practice includes adding it to soups, congee, or teas for seasonal wellness.

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