Shengchang Traditional Chinese Medicine Exploration Museum Introduction
Sheng Chang Pharmaceutical Factory was founded in 1946, initially producing raw powder, granules, and pastes. It later ventured into the production of modern concentrated traditional Chinese medicine, becoming a pioneer in the development of concentrated Chinese medicine (scientific Chinese medicine) in Taiwan. Mass production of high-quality concentrated Chinese medicine began in 1966 at the Zhonghe plant, and in 1976, the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) concept was first introduced. In 1986, it became the first traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer in Taiwan to pass the GMP software evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health. In 2000, an investment of 3 billion NTD was made to establish a Chinese herbal medicine industry-academia-research education park in Zhongli. With a scientific spirit, advanced equipment, and strict quality control requirements, Sheng Chang has continuously innovated, and its various dosage forms have received widespread recognition in the medical community, marketing them worldwide. In 2018, it passed the rigorous PIC/S GMP factory inspection certification by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) of Japan. In 2020, to increase public awareness of traditional Chinese medicine, the Sheng Chang Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Exploration Museum was established, aiming to pass on knowledge of herbal medicine culture to the public. The museum is divided into five sections based on the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, displaying over a hundred types of herbal medicines. Through interactive media and touch process mini-games, visitors are engaged in a lively five-sensory exploration: using hearing to enter the fantastical world of herbal medicine, using smell to connect with flavor imagination, using touch to feel the energy and texture of the herbs, using taste to enjoy pure healthy nourishment, and using vision to observe the texture and appearance of the herbs. The aim is to inspire a lifestyle attitude, enhancing sensitivity and understanding towards oneself and the world, while creating a diversity of life based on the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine, promoting not only the health and happiness of the public but also a more colorful life. After more than half a century, it inherits the spirit of Sun Simiao, who dedicated his life to helping others, and seeks innovation and change within tradition. Welcome to the Sheng Chang Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Exploration Museum, to understand and experience the rich connotation of Chinese medicine culture and absorb the wisdom of the ancients in health preservation. (Source: Ministry of Economic Affairs - Tourism Factory Website)
