Chinese Hawthorn Berry 600g | Shan Zha 山楂

Shan Zha (山楂), hawthorn berry, 600g. Bright red sliced berries, sharply sour and lightly sweet — the herb behind haw flakes, tanghulu and every Chinese after-dinner digestive there is.

• 600g of dried sliced hawthorn berry
• Bright red slices, sharply sour
• The chief food-resolving herb of Chinese medicine
• Used in teas, soups and braises
• Generous bulk size

Traditional use of Chinese Hawthorn Berry

Shan Zha is described in Chinese medicine as resolving food accumulation, particularly of meat and fat — which is why it traditionally goes into braises as well as into the medicine cabinet.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Shan Zha · Chinese 山楂 · pharmaceutical Latin Fructus Crataegi · botanical name Crataegus pinnatifida · English: Chinese hawthorn berry, hawthorn fruit · Cantonese: saan jaa

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.