Premium Sliced Hawthorn Fruit / Shan Zha

Description

【Benefits】

Hawthorn can invigorate the spleen and promote digestion, especially effective in breaking down greasy food and relieving symptoms of indigestion like fullness and poor appetite. It can also promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which helps in alleviating pain caused by blood stasis, such as abdominal pain and menstrual pain. Additionally, hawthorn has the effect of lowering blood lipid and blood pressure to some extent, and is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It can also enhance the body’s immunity due to its antioxidant properties.

【Nicknames】

Chinese Hawthorn, Crataegus pinnatifida, Shan Zha

【Properties and Tastes】

Tastes sour and sweet; warm in nature

【Nutritional Value】

Hawthorn is rich in organic acids, such as citric acid, malic acid, which can stimulate gastric acid secretion and improve digestion. It contains a large number of flavonoids, like vitexin and rutin, which have strong antioxidant and anti – inflammatory effects, protecting blood vessels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Hawthorn also contains vitamins C, B – group vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, and potassium. Vitamin C helps enhance immunity, while calcium is essential for bone health, iron is beneficial for preventing anemia, and potassium plays a role in maintaining normal heart function.

【Storage Methods】

• Store in a cool, dry, and well – ventilated place. High humidity can lead to mold growth and spoilage of hawthorn, so it should be kept away from damp areas and direct sunlight.
• For fresh hawthorn, you can put them in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer after wrapping them in plastic bags to maintain freshness. If it is hawthorn products like hawthorn slices or hawthorn paste, they should be placed in airtight containers to prevent moisture absorption and the loss of flavor.
• Regularly check the stored hawthorn or hawthorn products. If there are signs of spoilage, such as mold, discoloration, or an abnormal smell, remove the spoiled parts immediately to avoid affecting the rest.