Hawthorn Ring Slices Shan Zha 500g Pitted Dried Crataegus Fruit for Tea and Decoction
$5.76 – $82.59Price range: $5.76 through $82.59
Description
Dried Hawthorn Ring Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These hollow, pitted rings are sulfur-free and lightly charred in the jiao shan zha style, a traditional processing method. In TCM theory hawthorn is sour and sweet with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. A versatile botanical for teas, decoctions, and culinary use.



Key Selling Points
- Pitted hollow hawthorn rings cut from dried Crataegus fruit for convenient brewing
- Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), a classic digestive-support botanical
- Sulfur-free processing with no added preservatives
- Charred jiao shan zha style, a traditional preparation favored in formulas like Jiao San Xian
- 500g resealable bag suitable for daily tea, soup, and culinary use



Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-brown rings with a dry, firm texture and hollow centers. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity with a lightly caramelized note, and brewed slices typically yield a tangy, pleasantly sour infusion.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried hawthorn ring slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 焦山楂 |
| Pinyin | Jiao Shan Zha |
| Botanical Name | Crataegus pinnatifida |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g |



Usage Scenarios
- Steep in hot water as a tangy herbal tea
- Simmer in decoctions with other digestives such as Mai Ya and Shen Qu
- Add to congee or fruit soups for a sour-sweet flavor
- Use in culinary recipes and seasonal drinks



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, charred hawthorn is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals, and is a core ingredient in the classic Jiao San Xian blend alongside malt and medicated leaven. It is also traditionally paired with Chen Pi or boiled with rock sugar as a household fruit tea, and appears in congee and seasonal recipes.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 500g bag of dried, pitted hawthorn fruit rings, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory hawthorn is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels and valued for digestive support.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The rings are typically steeped in hot water as tea, simmered in decoctions, or added to congee and fruit soups.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 250g hawthorn slices with core, 500g hawthorn slices with core, 1000g hawthorn slices with core, Optional seedless hawthorn rings 250g, Optional seedless hawthorn rings 500g, Optional seedless hawthorn rings 1000g, Hawthorn slices with core 10kg, Optional seedless hawthorn ring 10kg, Hawthorn powder 500g, 250 grams of roasted hawthorn, Jiao hawthorn 500g, Jiao hawthorn 1000g, Jiao hawthorn 10kg, 500 grams each of jiao sanxian |
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