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dried haw, a fruit of the Hawthorn tree

Qianmen Market 前门

These are dried haw 山楂干 (shānzhāgàn), a fruit of the Hawthorn tree. If you don't want to eat them coated with sugar on a stick, you can eat them dry and still get their benefits. They are said to be good for high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and digestion. You can make a tea with them, but beware, they are very sour!











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