奈良県·特産品
Takatori Medicinal Herbs
Takatori Town, known as the 'Town of Medicine,' possesses a history of medicinal herbs spanning over a thousand years. Its origins date back to the Asuka period. According to the Nihon Shoki, 'kusurigari' (medicinal plant hunting) was recorded as an imperial court event in the 19th year of Empress Suiko's reign (611 AD). Eventually, based on medical knowledge brought from China, family-inherited medicines were created, and through the hands of ascetic practitioners (shugenja), Yamato's medicines spread throughout the country. This marked the beginning of 'Yamato Selling Medicine.' Medicinal herbs grown amidst rich nature remain the town's treasure even today. Teas and sweets made using Yamato Angelica (Toki) are also being created. The culture of medicine, passed down through long periods of time, still lives quietly in Takatori Town today.
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