Ci Cheng Bayberries

Ci Cheng Bayberries

　　Ci Cheng Bayberries

　　Ci Cheng Bayberries are a newly discovered variety found in Ci Cheng Town and have been preliminarily confirmed by experts. They feature a strikingly bright color, a sweet taste like honey, produce saliva when eaten, and leave a refreshing aftertaste. Not only are they highly nutritious, but they also help relieve coughs, promote saliva production, aid digestion, benefit kidney function and diuresis, dispel dampness and cold, and alleviate summer heat and prickly heat. These bayberries are noticeably larger than the common arrowhead variety and are known for stable and abundant yields, with little variation in fruit size. In addition to being eaten fresh, the fruit can also be processed into juice, fruit wine, dried fruit, preserves, and canned goods. The "Shaojiu Bayberry" produced from them is a local specialty of Ningbo, featuring a rich red hue, a sweet and aromatic flavor, and a long shelf life.