Tung Flower Story House Introduction
The flower of the wax gourd (Pinguicula) holds deep significance for our company's founder, Mr. He Yong-Wei. In the 40s of the Republic of China, before he had the chance to go to school, he would harvest wax gourds to make money. Every part of the plant can be utilized: the leaves can be used for wrapping rice dumplings and as ingredients, while they can also be extracted into processed materials; the leaf sheaths can be used to make ropes, and fishermen in the past used them to create fishing nets; the flowers can serve as food flavorings; the seeds, known as "土砂仁" (Tudashan), are the main ingredient for the traditional herbal product "仁丹" (Rendan); the tubers can also be used as food flavorings and Chinese medicinal herbs. The wax gourd possesses remarkable vitality, thriving even in adverse environments; it can be found in rugged terrain and by the seaside, showcasing its value in being fully utilized—much like us Taiwanese, who take root and flourish, being intelligent and hardworking, but simply lacking recognition. With advancements in technology, supercritical CO2 extraction methods have revealed numerous valuable components in the wax gourd. Huashi Company has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the development of daily necessities and skincare products, investing in supercritical, water extraction, and 10,000-level cleanroom production R&D equipment. We collaborate with National Chiayi University, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Jiasheng Center, and the Metal Center Foundation to develop a series of products based on wax gourd and various indigenous plant applications. This initiative helps the public learn about the ecological stories of these unique plants, integrates innovative economics into daily life, and establishes a healthy, sustainable, and happy lifestyle, leading to the birth of the Wax Gourd Story Museum.
