Yishengxing Dried Fruits Introduction
A Century-Old Tradition: Chinese Herbal Formulas; In the past, people typically consumed traditional Chinese medicine when they fell ill. However, as the saying goes, "good medicine tastes bitter." To help sick children take their bitter herbal medicine, many herbal shops began to produce sweet treats to accompany the medicine, such as licorice powder, hawthorn cakes, and plum cakes. Over time, these meticulously crafted sweet and sour series, made following ancient methods, have become quite popular among the locals. Therefore, "Yishengxing" also ventured into the business of "candied fruits." By pickling fresh fruits and using self-developed herbal formulas, "Yishengxing's" herbal candied fruits are not only made following traditional methods but are also carefully crafted. They are hygienic, healthy, and have unique flavors. Established by Mr. Yang Laoshou in 1882, the shop has survived through the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Japanese occupation, and Taiwan's restoration, now boasting a history of over a century. Currently, the "Yishengtang Chinese and Western Medicine Shop" on Yanping Old Street is still operated by the third generation, Mr. Yang Zhenxi. To facilitate the preparation of candied fruits using traditional herbal formulas, the fourth generation, known as the third elder brother, opened "Yishengxing Candied Fruits" opposite "Yishengtang" to sell the time-honored sweet and sour treats.
