Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Seedless Dried Hawthorn for Tea, 80g Jar

Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, seedless fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Chinese Hawthorn or Mountain Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a sour, appetite-wakening, and digestion-supporting fruit used in teas, soups, and daily food therapy. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Stomach and moving stagnant food and qi.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hollow hawthorn rings, easy to brew
• Traditional food herb for digestion support
• Crataegus pinnatifida, Shandong origin
• Sour-sweet taste, ideal for daily tea
• 80g jar, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced into hollow rings and dried to preserve its deep red color, firm yet tender texture, and bright fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tangy, sour-sweet infusion with a clean, refreshing finish, and the softened fruit can be eaten directly or added to porridge.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold
• Digestive support after meals
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup and stew ingredient
• Blended with other food herbs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and gently move stagnant food. It is a common ingredient in post-meal teas, often paired with dried tangerine peel, chrysanthemum, or rock sugar. As a daily brew, the seedless rings are simply steeped in hot water for a tangy, refreshing infusion that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

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