Hawthorn Berry Powder (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Food-Herb Botanical Powder, 100g Jar

Hawthorn Berry Powder (Crataegus pinnatifida) is the finely milled fruit powder of a 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 fruit, used to support the smooth movement of food and qi after heavy meals. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Stomach and supporting healthy digestion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical powder
• Pure Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, no added sucrose
• Finely milled for easy mixing and fast dissolving
• 100g resealable jar, new-crop quality
• Suitable for teas, drinks, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is finely milled and packed to preserve its warm reddish-brown color, soft powdery texture, and bright fruity aroma. When stirred into hot water, it disperses easily and yields a tart, gently sweet infusion with a clean, refreshing finish that recalls fresh hawthorn fruit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Warm hawthorn tea or drink
• Blended herbal beverage mixes
• Culinary seasoning and baking
• Post-meal digestive tea
• Commercial food and beverage use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion after rich or heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in post-meal digestive blends, where it pairs with ingredients like dried tangerine peel, barley, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose and wolfberry for a tart, refreshing infusion.

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