焦山楂 · Jiao Shan Zha
Digestant herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Promotes digestion and fortifies the stomach, moves qi and disperses stasis, resolves turbidity and reduces lipids.
| Latin Name | Crataegi Fructus |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 焦山楂 · Jiao Shan Zha |
| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
| Efficacy Category | Digestant |
| Botanical Origin | The dried ripe fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. (Rosaceae), scorched. |
| Nature & Flavour | Sour, Sweet; Slightly warm |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Liver |
Jiao Shan Zha (Scorched Hawthorn Fruit) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Henan, Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning.
Nature & Flavour: Sour, Sweet; Slightly warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Identification & Quality Standard
Crataegi Fructus
Botanical Origin
The dried ripe fruit of Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. (Rosaceae), scorched.
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Henan, Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning.
Quality Requirements
Superior is uniform, thick, scorched evenly.
Round slices. After scorching, surface is焦褐色, internal黄褐色. Burnt aroma, sour and astringent taste.
Sour, Sweet; Slightly warmSpleenStomachLiver
Promotes digestion and fortifies the stomach, moves qi and disperses stasis, resolves turbidity and reduces lipids.
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiao Shan Zha is classified among the Digestant herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
