Dried Hawthorn Fruit Slices Seedless Pitted Shan Zha for Tea and Soup 25g Bag

Dried Hawthorn Fruit Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless, pitted fruit slices are oven-dried and packed in a 25g bag. In TCM theory, Shan Zha is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and traditionally associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally used to support digestion and to add a tart, fruity note to teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless and pitted hawthorn fruit slices for convenient use
• Oven-dried to preserve natural color and tart flavor
• Traditional TCM herb known as Shan Zha (山楂)
• Suitable for teas, soups, congee, and culinary applications
• 25g simple bag packaging for easy storage and portioning

Quality & Sensory

These dried hawthorn slices are typically deep red to dark brown with a firm, slightly leathery texture. They have a mild, fruity aroma and a distinctly tart, sour taste that softens when brewed or simmered. The seedless, pitted form makes them easy to use in teas and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a tart herbal tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used in culinary recipes for a sour note

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion, particularly after heavy or greasy meals. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with other herbs in teas and soups. Folk practice often simmers the slices with rock sugar or adds them to congee for a tart, appetite-stimulating flavor.

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