Premium Dried Hawthorn Slices Seedless Freeze Dried Hawthorn Fruit for Tea 250g Jar

Premium Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless freeze-dried fruit slices come in a 250g jar and are traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support digestion. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally used in teas and decoctions after meals.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade seedless hawthorn fruit slices from Shandong origin
• Freeze-dried processing preserves natural color and flavor
• No additives and no pits for convenient direct use
• 250g resealable jar suitable for daily tea preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM to support healthy digestion

Quality & Sensory

These hawthorn slices typically show a deep red to reddish-brown color with a firm, slightly dry texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and tart. When brewed, the liquid is typically light amber with a pleasant sour and slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in decoctions with other herbs
• Added to soups or congee
• Used as a culinary ingredient in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion, especially after heavy or greasy meals. It is commonly prepared as a simple tea or combined with other herbs such as Chen Pi or Mai Ya in decoctions. Folk practice also includes adding hawthorn slices to soups or congee for a mild sour note.

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