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Charred processed form of Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit). Retains the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channel entry of the parent but shifts its action toward checking diarrhea and dysentery and stanching bleeding, while preserving some food-dispersing function. Used for diarrhea and bloody stool accompanied by food stagnation.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）山楂炒炭止泄痢，消肉积血瘀，治妇人产后儿枕痛。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Shān Zhā Tàn 山楂炭 (Charred Hawthorn) — Crataegi Fructus Carbonisatus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/shan-zha-tan},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
山楂炭为山楂炒炭制品，鞣质含量增加，具收敛止血止泻功效，原有消食作用部分保留。
Shan Zha Tan is charred hawthorn with increased tannin content producing astringent hemostatic and antidiarrheal effects; some original food-digesting action is retained.
山楂炭苦涩微温，消食止泻，用于食滞兼出血或泄泻。
Bitter-astringent and slightly warm; digests food stagnation and arrests bleeding/diarrhea.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.