Hua Tuo
Time-Honored BrandHua Tuo · Shanghai · Founded
Hua Tuo Wine, originating from Shanghai, is brewed with traditional techniques and carries the essence of Chinese medicine culture. Though its founding year remains unverified, the brand is named after the renowned physician Hua Tuo, symbolizing health and wisdom.
Brand Story
The Hua Tuo Wine brand traces its roots to Hua Tuo (c. 145-208 AD), a legendary physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty renowned for his surgical skills and expertise in health preservation. Legend has it that Hua Tuo used medicinal wines to treat his patients, and although there is no direct historical record of him brewing wine, later generations honored him by naming medicinal and health wines after him. In modern times, Shanghai, as a bustling trading port, fostered a thriving culture of traditional Chinese medicine. Against this backdrop, Hua Tuo Wine emerged, though its exact founding year has yet to be officially confirmed [pending verification]. The brand integrates the TCM principle of 'medicine and food share the same origin,' using wine as a medium to pass on Hua Tuo's wisdom of health preservation, making it a unique medicinal wine representative among China's time-honored brands. Its cultural significance lies in blending a historical figure with wine culture, promoting traditional Chinese medicine, and embodying the concept of 'preventive treatment.'
Signature Products
Infused with a variety of Chinese herbs, this wine has a mellow taste and offers nourishing health benefits. (50-100 RMB)
Made with selected herbs, this well-balanced wine is suitable for daily health consumption. (80-150 RMB)
Aged for years, this wine boasts a rich aroma and a long-lasting finish, showcasing traditional craftsmanship. (100-200 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
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Cultural Note
Hua Tuo Wine inherits the culture of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation. Using traditional extraction techniques, it infuses the active ingredients of herbs into the wine, reflecting the philosophy of 'medicine and food share the same origin.' The brewing process emphasizes the compatibility of herbs and the selection of the base wine, highlighting the balance of yin and yang, and representing a fusion of TCM culture and wine culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Hua Tuo founded?
Hua Tuo was founded in null, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Liquor & Spirits field.
What is the signature product of Hua Tuo?
Its signature product is Hua Tuo Shi Quan Wine. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
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