Seedless Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Sulfur-Free Herbal Tea and Decoction Slices

Seedless Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These sulfur-free dried fruit slices are a classic Chinese herbal food ingredient, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and valued in daily herbal practice. In TCM theory, Shan Zha is considered sour and sweet in flavor with a slightly warm nature. Suitable for teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried hawthorn fruit slices with pits removed for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂)
• Sulfur-free processing with no fumigation treatment
• Sold as edible agricultural produce from Shandong, a recognized hawthorn growing region
• Traditionally used in TCM for daily herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary dishes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a warm reddish to yellowish tone with a firm, dry texture and a light fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a mildly tart, fruity infusion with a pleasant sour-sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea, alone or with other botanicals
• Simmer in decoctions following traditional herbal recipes
• Add to congee or dessert soups for a tart fruity flavor
• Use in culinary dishes such as braised meats and fruit pastes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has long been included in daily food-herbal recipes. It is commonly simmered into decoctions, steeped with chenpi or dried tangerine peel, cooked into congee, or used in seasonal dishes. Folk practice also pairs hawthorn slices with goji berries or rose buds in simple home teas.

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