Andrographis is the whole plant or leaves of the Acanthaceae plant Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees. Also known as Spring Lotus Autumn Willow, Delighted at First Sight, Cardamom Seed Lotus, Bile Grass, Golden Fragrant Grass, Golden Ear Hook, Indian Grass, and Bitter Grass, among others. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation, …
The fry are about 6 cm long and weigh only 0.1 gram, but their heads are small, and their bodies are tall, thin, and transparent like a leaf. Adult eels grow quickly, with a round, torpedo-shaped body that is bright white in color. Their appearance resembles long, snake-like fish while still maintaining the basic characteristics of fish. The Old Town White Eel has extremely strict...
1. “Du Xun Crisp Sugar” has a history of over a hundred years. Crafted through a combination of traditional techniques and modern technology, using scientifically formulated recipes and advanced production methods, it is made with carefully selected ingredients and exquisite workmanship. It is renowned for its unique crispness, aroma, and crunchiness. Nutritious, fragrant, delightfully crispy, rich in flavor without being greasy, and naturally pure with an outstanding taste. It enjoys fame both at home and abroad. …
Red Earth Native Chicken is a specialty of Chitu Township, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. These chickens are mostly raised in the mountainous forests of Chitu Township, where the terrain and environment are particularly suitable for their growth. Legend has it that during the late Ming Dynasty, the scholar-official Zhang Ruozhong returned to his hometown of Chitu to live in seclusion and began free-ranging native chickens, a practice that has been passed down to this day. Red Earth Native Chickens are generally free-range; their drinking water comes from…
Red Soil Small-leaf Terminalia is a specialty of Chitu Township, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. Small-leaf Terminalia, also known as Fine-leaf Terminalia, African Terminalia, or Umbrella Tree, has the Latin name Terminalia mantaly. It is a deciduous tree belonging to the Combretaceae family and Terminalia genus, capable of growing up to 10 meters in height. Its flowers are small and inconspicuous, arranged in spike-like inflorescences. …
Pomegranate Stuffed Duck was introduced to Zhangpu, the hometown of Qing Dynasty Grand Secretary Cai Xin from Zhangzhou, from Beijing. It combines the flavors of Peking duck with the characteristics of southern Fujian brined duck. The meat is sweet and tender, rich yet not greasy. The liver is the essence and true value of stuffed duck. Indeed, the liver of a stuffed duck is twice the size of a regular duck liver, with larger ones weighing over 50…
Dananban loquats are a specialty of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Dananban loquats are renowned for their rich flavor, vibrant appearance, and fuzzy fruit surface. They feature an orange-red color on both the skin and flesh, with tender texture, intense aroma, high sweetness, and low acidity. Nutritional Value Loquats are not only delicious and nutritious, …
The Dananban Red-Fleshed Orange is a specialty of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Dananban is one of the key windows for investment promotion in Zhangpu County, featuring three industrial platforms for attracting investment: the Dananban Industrial Park, the Jinping Industrial Park, and the Agricultural and Sideline Products Processing Zone within the Zhangpu Taiwan Farmers' Entrepreneurship Park. The local agriculture mainly focuses on the development of grain, fruit, vegetables, flowers, …
Qianting Sand Shrimp is a specialty of Qianting Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. The Zhang River flows from west to east, entering the sea at Xiapu and Xiazhai in Shaxi Town, forming a natural tidal estuary. The nearby shallow coastal waters feature flat terrain and broad intertidal zones, with dark brown muddy silt on the tidal flats. The seawater is unpolluted and rich in microorganisms, algae, and plankton, making it ideal for the breeding and growth of various…
Qianting Pearl Clams are a specialty of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. The Zhang River flows from west to east, emptying into the sea at Xiapu and Xiazhai in Shaxi Town, forming a natural tidal estuary. The nearby shallow sea features flat terrain, a wide intertidal zone, and dark brown muddy silt. The unpolluted seawater is rich in microorganisms, algae, and plankton, making it ideal for the breeding and growth of various coastal fish,...
Legend has it that during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty (1796–1820), Wu Tang, a third-rank imperial official from Laian, presented the local specialty "linqin" (a type of fruit) to the emperor. The emperor admired the fruit’s bright, flower-like color and found its taste sweet with a subtle osmanthus fragrance, prompting him to exclaim in praise: “Flower red indeed, flower red indeed!” He then conferred the name...
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Chuzhou River Crabs — China’s aquaculture looks to river crabs, and China’s river crabs look to Chuzhou. Chuzhou river crabs influence not just the nation, but the world. It’s no exaggeration to say that without the research and development of Chuzhou river crabs, China’s river crab industry wouldn’t be as large as it is today, and it would be difficult to ensure the enjoyment of billions of people. …
Geographical Range Historically, Chuzhou chrysanthemums were mainly grown in the northwestern mountainous areas of Chuzhou, including Shiji, Daliu, Chengjiao, Huashan, Zhulong, Zhangguang, as well as Sanhe, Shizi, and Tandun in Quanjiao. Specific Qualities Chuzhou chrysanthemum contains effective components such as flavonoids, volatile oils, amino acids, and trace elements. The types of volatile oils in Chuzhou chrysanthemum…
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Chrysanthemum, also known as the "Guest of Longevity," has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, anti-aging, and antipyretic effects. The chrysanthemum used in medicine is the dried capitulum of the chrysanthemum plant from the Asteraceae family, mainly produced in Zhejiang, Anhui, Henan, and other regions. Chuzhou chrysanthemum is one of China's four famous chrysanthemums (Chuzhou, Hangzhou, Huai, and Bo chrysanthemums) (see “Ben…”
Sanheji Town: Known for making thousand-layer tofu…
"Qiaowei" is a renowned cured meat delicacy from Dingyuan County in Anhui Province. It is made from the fatty and lean meat of the pig’s buttock (tail) area, produced in Luduqiao Town, hence the name "Dingyuan Qiaowei," and boasts a history of over 200 years. Dingyuan Qiaowei is made with meticulous ingredient selection, using the fatty and lean meat from the buttock area of locally raised Dingyuan pigs (a lean-type breed)…
Zhangpuying small stone-ground sesame oil is a specialty of Zhangpuying Village, Huangnigang Town, Nanqiao District, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. The long-renowned Zhangpuying small stone-ground sesame oil (branded under the “Fengle” trademark) has been recognized as a provincial quality product and is exported to Shanghai, Nanjing, Shandong, and other regions. Zhangpuying small stone-ground sesame oil from Huangnigang Town enjoys a longstanding reputation for its refined production process. In Zhangpuying...