Yuetou Story House Introduction
The shell ginger holds profound significance for our company's founder, Mr. Ho Yong-Wei. Back in the 1940s, before attending school, he harvested shell ginger to make a living. Every part of the shell ginger plant can be utilized; the leaves can be used for wrapping rice dumplings and as food ingredients, and can be extracted into processed materials. The leaf sheaths can serve as materials for ropes, which were historically used by fishermen for nets. The flowers can be used as food spices, while the seeds, also known as "Earth Sand Ginger," are a primary ingredient for the traditional herbal candy, Ren Dan. The rhizome can also serve as a food spice and traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient. Shell ginger possesses remarkable vitality and can grow in the harshest environments, often seen along cliffs and coastal areas. Its entire plant has potential value for creation and utilization, just like us Taiwanese people who are rooted, intelligent, diligent, and wise, albeit sometimes lacking recognition. With advancements in technology, it has been discovered through CO2 supercritical extraction techniques that shell ginger contains numerous valuable components. Huashi Company has accumulated over 30 years of experience in developing daily necessities and skincare products, investing in supercritical extraction, water extraction, and cleanroom R&D equipment rated at 10,000 levels. Collaborating with National Chiayi University, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Chia Innovation Center, and the Metal Center Foundation, we are developing a series of products based on shell ginger and various local specialty plants, educating the public about these ecological stories of unique plants, integrating innovative economy into life, and establishing a healthy, sustainable, and vibrant lifestyle. Thus, the Shell Ginger Story Museum was born.
