Dried Hawthorn Slices with Seed Shan Zha 500g Crataegus Fruit for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Hawthorn Slices with Seed, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These dried slices retain the core and seeds, sourced from Shandong and sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Commonly simmered or steeped for daily herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hawthorn slices with core and seeds retained for traditional preparation
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit from Shandong, China
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), a classic food-herb ingredient
• Naturally dried slices suitable for steeping, simmering, and culinary use
• 500g bulk pack with 18-month shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a warm reddish-brown color with a firm, dry texture and a mild fruity-tart aroma. When steeped or simmered, the infusion typically tastes pleasantly sour and lightly sweet, deepening with longer cooking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a traditional hawthorn tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs such as dried tangerine peel
• Add to soups or stews for a subtle fruity tartness
• Cook into congee or fruit-based desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals, and is a common ingredient in digestive teas and food therapy. It is often paired with Mai Ya, Shen Qu, or Chen Pi in traditional formulas, and is also simmered with rock sugar as a seasonal household drink.

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