Sandboard sugar

Sandboard candy is a traditional food in old Beijing, which has a long history. It was originally a medicated diet food in the court, and later spread to the people. Because of its remarkable dietotherapy effect on frequent miscellaneous diseases or discomfort, people used to call it "medicated candy" in the past. Before 1955, temple fairs such as Tianqiao Temple, Huguo Temple, Baita Temple, Longfu Temple and Tudi Temple, which were common in old Beijing, hardly appeared in Beijing from 1955 to 2001. Specialty culture: Sandboard candy is a secret recipe of imperial candy, which can be eaten as well as medicine. It is a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and a treasure of ancient Chinese dietotherapy culture. During the Qing Dynasty, it was once known as the first of the eight eccentrics of Tianqiao. Efficacy of special products: relieving cough, resolving phlegm, moistening throat, treating phlegm and asthma, promoting digestion and appetizing, relieving stomachache, stomach acid, toothache, greasy tongue, dizziness, throat discomfort, excessive greasy food, excessive alcohol and tobacco, stuffy nose and bad breath; Acute and chronic pharyngitis and rhinitis are edible. It can be used as chewing gum without the above symptoms.
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