Chen Li Ji Pharmacy
Batch 1Est. 1600
Founding
Founded in 1600, Chen Li Ji is one of the oldest surviving traditional-Chinese-medicine houses in China.
What made it famous
It built its name on traditional Chinese patent medicines across the Lingnan region, with a reputation reaching Hong Kong, Macau and overseas Chinese communities.
Signature craft
It is credited with the wax-shell pill technique — sealing herbal pills in beeswax to keep them stable over long storage — a hallmark of its craft.
Cultural standing
A 'China Time-honored Brand', it embodies over four centuries of Lingnan medicinal heritage.
Related
Intangible Cultural Heritage:Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture (Guangzhou)