Chrysanthemum of Qi Features: Lightweight and floats on water, petals layered without sticking together, sweet taste and fragrant aroma, flower crown resembles a jade plate. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” records that those produced in Anguo, Hebei, are called “Qi Chrysanthemum.” Listed as a top-grade herb in “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica.” Main uses: Both medicinal and edible. Medicinal: Treats wind-heat type colds, headache and dizziness…
Ancient Qizhou County in Hebei Province was historically known as Qizhou. For nearly a thousand years, this ancient town has been renowned both at home and abroad for its thriving pharmaceutical industry, earning the titles “Herb Capital” and “Medicine City.” The origin of Qizhou as a medicine hub can be traced back to the famous local historical site, the “Five Medicine Temples.” According to records, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, Pi Tong, a founding hero of the dynasty, was well-versed in both civil and military affairs and had profound knowledge of medical science and pharmacology. He was...
Herbs become medicine only when processed in Anguo; their fragrance truly emerges when they reach Qizhou...
The Deer Ridge Licorice Planting Association in Anguo City, Hebei Province, cultivates 40,000 mu annually, with an output value of 25 million yuan, and won the gold award at the Sparrow Technology Exchange Conference in 1996. (Anguo)...
Also known as "Monk's Head." Produced in Anguo, Hebei. Harvested in September–October; remove residual stems and rootlets, wash off soil, and dry in the sun to make the final product. It tastes bitter and salty, with a cold nature. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and discharging pus, promoting tissue regeneration, and stimulating lactation. It treats conditions such as carbuncles and abscesses on the back, boils and toxic swellings, scrofula, mastitis, and blocked lactation. The plant grows 30–60 cm tall, with a main…
Also known as Qingwan, Fanhuncao Root, Yeqianniu, or Ziwanrong. Produced in Anguo, Hebei. Harvested when withered in late autumn or before sprouting in early spring, with stems, leaves, and soil removed, then the fibrous roots are braided and dried in the sun. Characteristics: The dried rhizome appears as irregular, lumpish chunks, with many fibrous roots clustered at the base. The surface is pale purple or purplish-brown with longitudinal wrinkles. The texture is…
The "Horn Pepper" produced in Wangdu County is not only a renowned local specialty of Hebei Province, but also one of China's traditional export-branded peppers from the "Three Dus" (Yidu in Shandong, Chengdu in Sichuan, and Wangdu in Hebei), enjoying high international reputation. The Wangdu "Horn Pepper" gets its name from its horn-like shape. It is characterized by: color...
Wangdu Jujube. The dried fruit of Wangdu jujube is deep red in color, with a sugar content of 68.8%. When broken by hand, golden yellow threads can be pulled out. Due to its excellent quality, it was ranked first in Hebei Province at the Provincial Jujube Evaluation Conference in 1992, awarded as a high-quality fruit product in the First Provincial Agricultural Products Expo in 1997, and received the title of High-Quality Agricultural Product in the Provincial Agricultural Expo in 1999...
Hebei is known for its abundant production of chili peppers, among which Wangdu Chili and Jize Chili are the most famous. Wangdu Chili features a glossy purplish-red color, thin skin, thick flesh, and a spicy yet fragrant taste. Its shape resembles a goat’s horn, earning it the nickname “Goat Horn Chili.” Jize Chili is dark red in color, about 15 centimeters long, with a hooked tip. The chili powder is spicy and delicious, with a warming property that helps drive away cold and invigorate the spirit...
Bone Scrap Meatballs are widely popular among the people of Lixian County. This dish builds upon the traditional method of making meatballs by adding bone scraps, which not only enriches the texture but also boosts its nutritional value. The bone scraps are high in calcium and offer certain auxiliary benefits to those with calcium deficiency. The finished dish has a bright red color, and the meatballs symbolize reunion, making them an indispensable delicacy on the dining table during festivals and holidays…
To make corn starch vermicelli, once the water is boiling, place the steamer filled with ingredients on top of the steaming pot or bucket. Steam for 5 minutes until the starch is about 70–80% cooked. Then remove the steamer, pour the steamed starch into a running vermicelli extruder to press it out. One person feeds the starch into the machine, while another catches the extruded vermicelli with their hand, gently pulling it outward at the speed it comes out, and then cuts it to length...
Millet flour In Lixian County, people stop using their stoves once the Spring Festival begins. Staples and dishes are all prepared in advance. Since there were no instant foods back then, mixing millet flour youcha (a type of nut and grain powder) with hot water to drink as porridge became the best and most convenient meal during the festival — nutritious and quick to prepare.…
The new variety of nashi pear, "Lizhou Big Nashi Pear," meticulously cultivated over the years by the forestry department of Lixian County, has been honored as a "China Famous Specialty Product" by the China Fruit and Vegetable Expert Committee. After years of dedicated research and collaborative efforts by scientists, the new nashi pear variety "Lizhou Big Nashi Pear" was finally developed. With its large size, crisp and juicy flesh...
Yam is a popular dual-purpose crop used both as food and medicine. Lixian County has been cultivating yams for over 2,000 years, with suitable arable land covering 250,000 mu. In recent years, the yam planting area has reached 55,000 mu, with an annual output of 150,000 tons. It has been successively honored as the "Hometown of Yam in Hebei" and the "Hometown of Yam in China." Yam is...
Lixian County is located in the central part of Hebei Province, within the drainage basin of the Zulong River. It is known as the "Hometown of Anemarrhena" due to its abundant production of the plant. …
Ingredients for Supreme Braised Pork Belly: pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, dried green beans, Lee Kum Kee Spicy Fermented Black Bean Sauce
The white meat fire cake is made with selected cuts of pork, rinsed in flowing water, then boiled until fully cooked. The cooking process requires precise control — the fat must be crispy yet not raw, while the lean meat should be tender but not dry. During boiling, scum and excess oil are removed, and over a dozen seasonings are added before simmering over low heat. The result is a dish that is fragrant without being greasy, and light without being bland. Now, 50-year-old Li Lingen is a second-grade special chef...
Smiling Apricot Kernels are made from high-quality large flat apricots produced in our county, refined through traditional craftsmanship. With carefully selected ingredients, this product offers a unique flavor and is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, trace elements, and more. It helps relieve coughs, moisten the lungs, beautify the skin, promote saliva production, support growth and development, and combat aging. Regular consumption is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease...
Rongcheng Green Asparagus is a type of green asparagus produced in Rongcheng County, Hebei Province. The county is China’s third-largest and Hebei’s top green asparagus production base, yielding large quantities of high-quality asparagus. It is known for its “intact spears, straight form, uniform green color, tender texture, crisp bite, and fragrant taste,” making it an excellent green, healthy...
Basic characteristics: Dispels wind and relieves pain, invigorates the brain and refreshes the mind. It has certain therapeutic effects on insomnia, forgetfulness, headaches, physiological postpartum headaches in women, and infantile convulsions. Main ingredient: 1 head of bighead carp or grass carp (large fish). Side ingredients: 100g northern tofu, 6g Chuanxiong, 10g Angelica dahurica, 10g Gastrodia elata. Seasonings: 3g cooking wine, 2 slices of ginger…