Premium Charred Hawthorn Jiao Shan Zha 500g Dried Crataegus Fruit Slices for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Charred Hawthorn, known in TCM as Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂), is the charred fruit of Crataegus species, typically Crataegus pinnatifida. These dark dried slices are a classic food-and-medicine herb traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, with a sour and slightly sweet flavor. In TCM theory, charred hawthorn is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, especially after rich or meaty meals. Suitable for adults as a culinary and herbal ingredient; consult a practitioner if pregnant or of special constitution.

Key Selling Points

• Premium-grade charred hawthorn fruit slices, a classic TCM food-and-medicine herb
• Botanical source Crataegus species, known in Chinese as Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂)
• Traditionally associated with aiding digestion of meats and rich foods in TCM practice
• Charred processing gives a deeper roasted character compared with raw hawthorn slices
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and the traditional Jiao San Xian blend

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to charcoal-black on the surface with a brownish inner flesh, these slices are dry and firm with a lightly charred, smoky aroma. When decocted or steeped, the taste is typically sour and mildly sweet with a roasted, mellow undertone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional digestive decoction after heavy meals
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, alone or with dried tangerine peel
• Combine with malt and sprouted rice as the classic Jiao San Xian blend
• Add to congee or culinary recipes for a tangy herbal note

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, charred hawthorn is traditionally valued for its stronger digestive action than raw hawthorn, especially for food stagnation involving meat and greasy foods. It is commonly decocted with Mai Ya (barley malt) and Gu Ya (rice sprouts) as Jiao San Xian, or paired with Chen Pi and Lai Fu Zi in digestive formulas. It is also enjoyed as a simple daily infusion, particularly after festive or rich meals.

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