08/21/2025
山楂(Shan Zha) aka hawthorn berry is famous for regulating blood cholesterol but how does it work? Its sour flavor helps to gather lipids in your belly which allows your body to encapsulate and metabolize fat. Hawthorn berry is found in many forms including: charred to mitigate the sourness, coated in caramelized sugar for a sweet & sour street snack, made into candy as a digestive aid in children. Analog Wellness routinely prescribes herbs such as Shan Zha to patients to achieve their health goals. Find out how we can help.