Guilinggao

Guilinggao, often translated as Herbal Turtle Jelly, is a time-honored traditional diet with Chinese Herbs in Wuzhou. It is said to be a precious medicine prepared for the emperors alone of the Qing Dynasty. It is mainly made from the powdered shell of rare big-headed turtles and China roots. Dried rhizome of rehmannia and other herbs are also added. Mild in nature, neither too cold nor too dry, it is good for both the elderly and the young. Its medical effects include clearing away Heat and to eliminating Wetness, enhancing blood circulation and the growth of muscles, relieving itching, removing acnes, lubricating the intestines and easing constipation, treating yin deficiency and restoring the kidney, preserving a good look and refreshing oneself, etc. Therefore, it is well-received at home and abroad.

                                              龟苓膏

龟苓膏也译作 Herbal Turtle Jelly，是一种历史悠久的传统食物，里面加有中草药，主要盛产于梧州。据说在清朝，它是一种只做给皇帝吃的珍贵药材。龟苓膏主要是由很少见的大龟壳磨成的粉和土茯苓制作而成。同时也会加一些干地黄和其他的草药。由于它味道温和，不冷也不干，因此老少皆宜。它的药用效果主要有清热化湿，增强血液循环，促进肌肉生长，止痒，消除痤疮，清肠道和缓解便秘，治疗阴虚和补肾，美容以及提神等等。因此龟苓膏在国内外都很受欢迎。