Dried Hawthorn Slices Seedless Center Ring Hawthorn Fruit for Tea and Soup 150g

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless center-ring slices are a traditional dried fruit used in Chinese herbal wellness. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally used to support digestion and as a gentle daily tea or soup ingredient. Store sealed and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless center-ring hawthorn slices with a clean hollow core
• Traditional Chinese herbal fruit known as Shan Zha (山楂)
• Sourced from Crataegus pinnatifida and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Sour-sweet flavor suited to teas, soups, and congee
• 150g resealable bag with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically deep red to dark brown with a firm, slightly chewy dried texture and a hollow center. They have a mild fruity aroma and a tart, sour-sweet taste that softens when brewed or simmered. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a sour-sweet herbal tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used as a culinary fruit ingredient
• Enjoyed as a seasonal food infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used in decoctions and teas to support digestion, often paired with rock sugar or other mild herbs. It is also simmered in soups and congee and used as a sour note in seasonal foods. Traditional preparations typically involve brief boiling or steeping.

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