Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha Pitted Dried Hawthorn Rings 500g for Sour Plum Soup and Herbal Tea

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These seedless hawthorn rings are sun-dried and carefully selected, offering a tangy fruity character valued in traditional Chinese wellness. In TCM theory, hawthorn is associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels and has a slightly warm nature with sour and sweet flavor. Traditionally enjoyed in teas, sour plum soup, and culinary recipes, this 500g pack is a food-grade ingredient for daily herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn rings selected for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit from Shandong, China
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), a classic sour-sweet digestive herb
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural tangy flavor and color
• Versatile 500g pack for sour plum soup, teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

These hawthorn rings typically show a warm reddish color with a firm, slightly chewy dried texture. The aroma is characteristically fruity and mildly tart. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a pleasant sour-sweet infusion with a refreshing tang.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Chinese sour plum soup
• Steep alone or with other herbs as a tangy fruit tea
• Add to congee or dessert soups for a fruity tartness
• Use in culinary recipes such as sauces and braised dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and is a common ingredient in daily herbal teas and sour plum soup, especially during summer. It is often paired with dried tangerine peel, malt, or licorice in decoctions, and added to congee or dessert soups in folk food therapy traditions.

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