Hawthorn Powder Shan Zha 超细粉 500g Ultra-Fine Herbal Powder for Tea Congee and Soup

Hawthorn Powder, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), is an ultra-fine powder milled from the fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. This 500g powder is produced by low-temperature milling to help preserve natural character, and is commonly stirred into water, congee, or soups as part of daily herbal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient hawthorn fruit powder with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂)
• Ultra-low-temperature milling produces a fine, easy-to-mix powder
• Traditionally valued in TCM for daily digestive wellness routines
• Versatile 500g pack suitable for tea, congee, and soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light reddish-brown to yellowish-brown in color with a fine, dry texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and slightly sour, and when stirred into warm water or cooked dishes it typically imparts a gentle tart, fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water as a simple daily herbal drink
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Blend into soups and broths for a mild fruity note
• Incorporate into culinary recipes and seasonal food use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, hawthorn fruit is a familiar kitchen and herbal ingredient, often simmered in decoctions, cooked into congee, or steeped as a tart fruit tea. It is traditionally paired with ingredients such as malt and sprouted rice in classic digestive formulas, and is commonly enjoyed after meals or during festive seasons when richer foods are eaten.

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