Rock Candy Lozenges

Rock Candy Lozenges

　　Rock Candy Lozenges are a traditional food of old Beijing with a long history. Originally a medicinal cuisine served in the imperial palace, they later spread to the public. Due to their significant dietary therapeutic effects on common ailments and discomforts, they were commonly known among the people as “medicinal candy.” Before 1955, they were often seen at Tianqiao and temple fairs such as those at Huguo Temple, White Pagoda Temple, Longfu Temple, and the Temple of the Earth in old Beijing. From 1955 to 2001, they were almost never seen in Beijing.

　　       Specialty Culture: Rock Candy Lozenges are a secret-recipe imperial confection that is both food and medicine, combining dietary therapy and candy-making. They are a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and a treasured relic of ancient Chinese dietary therapy culture. During the Qing Dynasty, they were once honored as the foremost of the “Eight Eccentrics of Tianqiao.”

　　       Specialty Benefits: They can relieve coughs, dissolve phlegm, soothe the throat, treat wheezing, aid digestion and stimulate appetite, relieve stomach pain and acid reflux, alleviate toothaches, remove tongue coating, prevent dizziness during travel, soothe throat discomfort, clear excessive greasiness, ease overindulgence in tobacco and alcohol, relieve nasal congestion, and eliminate oral odors. They can be consumed for acute or chronic pharyngitis and rhinitis. Without these symptoms, they can also be enjoyed as chewing gum.