Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha Pitted Seedless Hawthorn Slices for Sour Plum Drink and Herbal Tea 500g Bag

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These pitted, seedless slices are a classic Chinese herbal food ingredient, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and valued in TCM for its sour and slightly warm nature. Commonly simmered into sour plum drink, herbal teas, and slow-cooked dishes. Store refrigerated and use as a culinary or traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted and seedless hawthorn slices for convenient cooking and brewing
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zha
• Traditionally used in TCM to support digestive wellness through food and drink
• Sulfur-free processing with a natural tart flavor and aroma
• Versatile ingredient for sour plum drink, herbal teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically light reddish-brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a fruity, tangy aroma. When simmered, they release a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet taste that blends well with other herbs and fruits.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sour plum drink with other fruits and herbs
• Brew as a standalone hawthorn herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and stews for a tangy depth
• Cook into congee or dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has long been simmered into teas, sour plum drink, and medicinal broths. It is a familiar ingredient in household fruit teas and seasonal drinks, often paired with dried tangerine peel, malt, or other digestive herbs in traditional formulas.

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