Yishengxing Preserved Fruits. A Century of Tradition, Chinese Herbal Medicine Formula; In the past, people took Chinese medicine for illnesses. As the saying goes, 'good medicine tastes bitter.' To help sick children swallow the bitter medicine smoothly, pharmacies also made sweet treats to accompany the medicine, such as licorice powder, hawthorn cakes, and plum cakes. Over time, these preserved fruits, made according to ancient methods and carefully formulated, became popular among neighbors. Thus, 'Yishengxing' also started a business in 'preserved fruits.'. A Century of Tradition, Chinese Herbal Medicine Formula; In the past, people took Chinese medicine for illnesses. As the saying goes, 'good medicine tastes bitter.' To help sick children swallow the bitter medicine smoothly, pharmacies also made sweet treats to accompany the medicine, such as licorice powder, hawthorn cakes, and plum cakes. Over time, these preserved fruits, made according to ancient methods and carefully formulated, became popular among neighbors. Thus, 'Yishengxing' also started a business in 'preserved fruits.' Fresh fruits are preserved with self-developed Chinese herbal medicine formulas. 'Yishengxing's' Chinese herbal medicine preserved fruits are not only made according to ancient methods but are also carefully formulated. They are hygienic, healthy, and have unique flavors. Founded by Mr. Yang Laoshou in 1882, it has a history of over a hundred years, spanning the late Qing Dynasty, the Japanese colonial era, and the post-WWII period. The 'Yishengtang Chinese and Western Medicine Pharmacy' on Yanping Old Street is currently operated by the third generation, Mr. Yang Zhenxi. The third son of the fourth generation opened 'Yishengxing Preserved Fruits' opposite 'Yishengtang Chinese and Western Medicine Pharmacy' to conveniently prepare preserved fruits with ancestral Chinese herbal medicine formulas, selling the century-old traditional sweet and sour preserved fruits.
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