Dried Hawthorn Seeds Shan Zha Zi Bulk Filling for Pillows and Cushions 500g

Dried Hawthorn Seeds, known in TCM as Shan Zha Zi (山楂子), are the cleaned seeds of Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. Sourced from Shandong and sun-dried after washing, these hard, rounded seeds are traditionally associated with gentle herbal character and are commonly used as natural filling for pillows, seat cushions, and craft projects. Sold as a bulk agricultural product for external and household use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic hawthorn seeds from Shandong, China
• Washed and sun-dried for clean, ready-to-use filling
• Traditional botanical material valued in Chinese folk practice
• Ideal natural filling for pillows, cushions, and craft items
• Bulk 500g bag with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown, hard and rounded in shape with a dry, firm texture. The seeds carry a mild, faintly fruity aroma typical of dried hawthorn and remain stable when stored at room temperature.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Natural filling for herbal pillows and neck pillows
• Filling for seat cushions and floor cushions
• Craft and decorative stuffing projects
• Household aromatherapy sachets

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk tradition, hawthorn seeds have long been kept as a natural filling material for pillows and cushions, valued for their firm texture and mild fruity scent. They are sometimes combined with other dried seeds or herbs in traditional sleep pillows. As a byproduct of hawthorn fruit processing, they reflect the traditional practice of using the whole plant.

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