Seedless Hawthorn Berry Slices Dried Shan Zha 120g Bagged Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Dried Seedless Hawthorn Berry Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These pitted fruit slices come in a 120g resealable bag, offering a convenient form of a classic Chinese herbal ingredient. 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 gently move qi, it is commonly brewed as a simple daily tea or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn fruit slices with no added ingredients
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida
• Sour sweet flavor with a slightly warm TCM nature
• Convenient 120g bagged format for daily brewing
• Traditionally used to support digestion in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically deep red to brownish red with a dry, slightly leathery texture. They have a mild fruity aroma and a distinctly sour, slightly sweet taste when brewed or decocted. The seedless form gives a cleaner infusion with less bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a simple daily herbal tea
• Added to soups or stews for a tart note
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Combined with other herbs in a decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion, especially after heavy or greasy meals. It is often brewed alone as a sour tea or paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Mai Ya. Folk practice also adds hawthorn slices to soups, congee, and seasonal dishes to balance richness and support comfortable digestion.

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