Shan Zha (chao)-Fructus Crataegi-Hawthorn Berry (Prepared)

Shan Zha (Chao) 山楂 (炒) Hawthorn Berry (Prepared) is a food-stagnation resolving herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These charred dried fruits are prized for their sour, astringent taste and slightly warm properties with enhanced digestion-promoting and diarrhea-stopping effects.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally used to resolve food stagnation and stop diarrhea.
• May help activate blood circulation and dispel stasis.
• Commonly used to treat indigestion with diarrhea, abdominal distension, and postpartum pain.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Charred dark brown berries with astringent taste and enhanced digestive properties.

Usage Methods

• Herbal Decoction: Simmer 3-9g with water for 15-20 minutes.
• Powdered Form: Mix with warm water as gentle tonic.

Storage

• Store in airtight container and keep it in a cool and dark place.
• Shelf life 36 months.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended for those with cold deficiency diarrhea without stagnation.
• Avoid during pregnancy due to blood-moving properties.
• This product does not make medical claims.