Dried Hawthorn Root Shan Zha Gen Cut Herbal Root for Decoction and Tea 500g

Dried Hawthorn Root, known in TCM as Shan Zha Gen (山楂根), from Crataegus pinnatifida. This listing offers sun-dried root segments sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, hawthorn root is a bitter and mildly acrid herb traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. It is commonly used in folk herbal practice for decoctions and herbal teas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried hawthorn root sourced from China and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida with Chinese name Shan Zha Gen 山楂根
• Sun-dried whole root segments preserving the natural character of the herb
• Traditionally used in TCM folk practice for decoctions and herbal teas
• Bulk-friendly 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried root segments typically appear brownish with a woody, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes mildly bitter and slightly astringent with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Add to soup stocks during slow cooking
• Use in seasonal folk herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, hawthorn root has long been simmered alone or combined with other roots and herbs in slow decoctions, especially during autumn and winter. It is traditionally associated with supporting comfortable digestion and circulation in TCM theory. Home users commonly pair it with red dates, dried tangerine peel, or other household herbs in daily herbal teas and soups.

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