Ginger Flower Story House Introduction
The plant 'Yue Tao' (Costus speciosus) has a profound significance for our founder, Mr. He Yongwei. In the 1940s, before he went to school, he would cut and sell Yue Tao to make money. Every part of the plant can be utilized: the leaves can be used for wrapping rice dumplings and as ingredients, and they can be extracted into processed materials; the sheaths can be made into ropes, previously used by fishermen to make nets; the flowers can serve as food spices; the seeds, known as 'Tu Sha Ren', are a primary ingredient in making 'Ren Dan'; the tubers can also be used as food spices and traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Yue Tao has a strong vitality and can grow in even the harshest environments. It can be found on cliffs or by the sea, showcasing its value in all parts. This is akin to us Taiwanese, who take root, are smart, diligent, and wise, yet sometimes lack discovery. With technological advancements, the supercritical CO2 extraction technology has revealed the multiple valuable components of Yue Tao. Huashi Company has accumulated over 30 years of experience in developing daily necessities and skincare products, investing in supercritical extraction, water extraction, and 10,000-level cleanroom production research and development equipment. We collaborate with institutions such as National Chiayi University, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Jiahua Center, and the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre to develop Yue Tao product lines or products using various local specialty plants. This effort promotes recognition of the ecological stories of these unique plants, brings innovation and economic growth into daily life, and establishes a healthy, sustainable, and vibrant lifestyle, which led to the creation of the Yue Tao Story Museum.
