Hawthorn Herbal Filter Bags Shan Zha Drawstring Decoction Bags 10 Pack 200g

Hawthorn filter bags, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂) from Crataegus species fruit, come as pre-packaged drawstring non-woven bags for convenient decoction and infusion. In TCM theory hawthorn is mildly warm with sour and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Simply steep or simmer the bag and remove it after use.

Key Selling Points

• Drawstring non-woven filter bags designed for decocting herbs, spices, and teas
• Contains hawthorn fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂)
• Traditionally used in TCM to support digestion and dietary wellness
• Pre-portioned 200g pack with 10 individual bags for easy brewing
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, spice bundles, and loose-leaf tea infusions

Quality & Sensory

Hawthorn fruit typically shows a deep red to brownish-red color with a wrinkled, firm texture and a mildly sweet, tangy aroma. When simmered, the infusion typically tastes pleasantly sour and slightly sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions and remove the bag after brewing
• Add to soups and stews as a spice bundle for flavoring
• Steep in hot water for a traditional hawthorn infusion
• Use for loose-leaf tea brewing without loose herb residue

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, hawthorn fruit is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a daily tea, often paired with dried tangerine peel or malt to make digestive infusions. It is also a familiar ingredient in seasonal home cooking, added to soups and congee for its pleasant tart flavor.

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