Stir-Fried Hawthorn Slices Chao Shan Zha 500g Dried Crataegus Pinnatifida Fruit for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Stir-Fried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Chao Shan Zha (炒山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These pitted, pan-fried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with supporting digestion and food stagnation in TCM theory. Hawthorn is considered warm in nature with sweet and sour flavor. Commonly simmered as tea or decoction; consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried hawthorn fruit slices prepared by traditional stir-frying
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, pitted before processing
• Known in TCM as Chao Shan Zha, a classic digestion-supporting herb
• Sulfur-free processing with natural sun-drying and pan-frying
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to deep tan color from stir-frying, with a firm, dry texture and a faint caramelized aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically tastes pleasantly tart and mildly sweet with toasted fruit notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone hawthorn herbal tea
• Add to decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Use in congee or stewed fruit recipes
• Brew with dried tangerine peel or rose for a seasonal drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, stir-fried hawthorn is traditionally used to help relieve food accumulation, especially from meat and greasy meals, and is often paired with Mai Ya or Shen Qu in classical digestion formulas. It is also a familiar folk ingredient in autumn and winter fruit teas and sweet soups.

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