Shan Zha – 山楂
A small, dried red fruit known for its sweet and tart flavour. Traditionally used in Chinese culinary practices, Shan Zha is enjoyed as tea, in desserts, or as candied treats. Sourced as whole dried herbs, this product is handled without the use of sulphur, herbicides or pesticides, ensuring authentic quality throughout preparation and packaging.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Fructus Crataegi |
| Chinese Name | 山楂 |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Spleen, Stomach, Liver |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Available in secure packaging suitable for registered practitioners. Ideal for use in traditional preparations, such as herbal teas and culinary recipes.
Expiry Date: 30/11/2029
Description
Shan Zha – 山楂
Hawthorn Berry
Latin: Fructus Crataegi
Part Used: Fruit
Nature & Flavour: Slightly warm, sour and sweet
Type: Dried Herb
Meridian Affinities: Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Shan Zha, or Hawthorn Berry, is a small red fruit traditionally used in both culinary and medicinal practices in China. Known for its sweet and tart flavour, it is often enjoyed as tea, in desserts, or as candied treats during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shan Zha is primarily used to support digestion, especially for relieving food stagnation from overconsumption of meat or greasy foods. It is also widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, including promoting blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, and improving heart function.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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