Hawthorn Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Hawthorn Fruit Rings for Tea, 80g Jar

Hawthorn Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂), are the dried fruit slices of a highly revered food herb long prized as a digestive and qi-moving botanical. For centuries, Shan Zha has been used to support digestion, harmonize the Stomach, and invigorate the flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for daily food-therapy and seasonal nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Dried hawthorn fruit rings, 80g jar
• Crataegus pinnatifida slices
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Sealed for freshness, 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its deep red-brown color, firm texture, and mild fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, gently sweet infusion with a pleasant sourness that softens as it steeps, adding brightness to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and infusion blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Digestive food-therapy pairing
• Seasonal daily nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and move stagnant qi after heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, jujube, and chrysanthemum. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended for a tart, refreshing infusion.

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