Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Hawthorn Fruit for Herbal Tea & Daily Wellness

Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, sliced fruit of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a digestive-supporting, qi-moving herb used to ease fullness, support healthy digestion, and harmonize the Stomach. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for promoting the smooth flow of food and qi in the middle burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for digestive wellness
• Dried Hawthorn fruit slices from Shandong
• Crataegus pinnatifida
• Naturally sweet and tangy, no added sugar
• Suitable for tea, soup, and daily infusions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its deep red color, firm texture, and naturally sweet-tart aroma. When brewed, the slices release a bright, tangy flavor with a gentle sweetness, yielding a refreshing, amber-hued infusion that is pleasant to drink hot or cold.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusions
• Digestive support after meals
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Blended with other food herbs
• Seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and ease occasional heaviness after rich meals. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, chrysanthemum, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a bright, tangy infusion that supports comfortable digestion.

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