Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Hawthorn Fruit for Tea & Soup, 80g Jar

Shan Zha Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, sliced fruit 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 fruit, used to support the stomach, ease heaviness after rich meals, and promote smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet effective fruit for harmonizing the digestive system and supporting healthy circulation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for digestive support
• Dried Hawthorn fruit slices
• Crataegus pinnatifida
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Convenient 80g jar packaging

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its deep red color, firm texture, and mild fruity aroma. When brewed, the slices release a tart, slightly sweet flavor with a pleasant tang, yielding a refreshing ruby-red infusion that is both invigorating and easy to drink.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Digestive support after meals
• Blended flower and herbal teas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support digestion and promote smooth flow of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in digestive tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, chrysanthemum, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a tart, refreshing infusion that helps ease heaviness after rich meals.

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