Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Seedless Hawthorn Fruit for Tea & Daily Snacking

Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, seedless fruit slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a digestive, food-moving, and blood-quickening herb, used to support the smooth flow of qi and blood, ease heaviness after rich meals, and gently enliven the appetite. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach while supporting healthy digestion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for digestive wellness
• Seedless dried hawthorn fruit slices
• Crataegus pinnatifida
• Low-temperature slow-baked for quality
• Unsweetened, suitable for tea and daily snacking

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced, de-seeded, and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve its deep ruby-red color, firm yet tender texture, and bright fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, gently sweet infusion with a clean, refreshing finish; eaten directly, they offer a pleasant chew with a lively sour-sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and infused water
• Daily snack or trail mix ingredient
• Digestive support after rich meals
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Seasonal food-therapy blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and the smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in post-meal teas, often paired with ingredients like dried tangerine peel, jujube, and rock sugar. As a daily snack, the dried slices are chewed directly or steeped in hot water for a tart, refreshing infusion that fits naturally into everyday wellness routines.

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