Hawthorn Balls (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Traditional Hawthorn & Honey Herbal Paste Pills, 12 per Jar

Hawthorn Balls (Crataegus pinnatifida) are traditional Chinese herbal paste pills known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā Wán (山楂丸). Crafted from hawthorn fruit and honey through a time-honored 古法炮制 (traditional processing) method, this sweet-and-tart herbal confection has been prized for centuries as a gentle food-herb preparation used to support digestion and harmonize the stomach. Its nature is slightly warm, with a sour-sweet flavor profile, making it a mild yet effective traditional remedy for smoothing the flow of food and qi in the Middle Burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional hawthorn and honey herbal paste pills
• Made with Crataegus pinnatifida and honey
• Time-honored 古法炮制 processing method
• Sweet-and-tart, ready-to-eat herbal confection
• 12 pills per jar, 108g net weight

Quality & Sensory

Each jar contains twelve dark amber-brown hawthorn balls with a smooth, slightly glossy surface from the honey binder. They have a rich, fruity aroma with notes of caramelized hawthorn and honey. When bitten, the texture is soft and chewy, releasing a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor that is both refreshing and gently warming, with a lingering fruity finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• After meals as a traditional digestive aid
• As a sweet-and-tart daily herbal snack
• During festive seasons with rich foods
• For those who enjoy traditional Chinese herbal confections
• As a gentle food-herb supplement for digestive wellness

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha Wan is a classic preparation made by simmering hawthorn fruit into a thick paste, blending it with honey, and rolling it into small balls. It is traditionally taken after heavy meals to support digestion, ease feelings of fullness, and harmonize the stomach. Hawthorn has long been a staple in Chinese food therapy, appearing in teas, soups, and congee, and is especially favored during autumn and winter when rich, hearty foods are common. The honey in this formula adds a nourishing, moistening quality that balances hawthorn's sour nature.

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