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Nature heals. Plants remember. And life knows the way home.

Hibiscus taiwanensis S.Y.Hu | Taiwan Endemic Flora

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Nature heals. Plants remember. And life knows the way home.

Hibiscus taiwanensis S.Y.Hu | Taiwan Endemic Flora

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The Origin of the Tsou People’s Guardian Deity

Talisman

For centuries, Tsou warriors of Taiwan's Alishan region wore strips of tree bark—Hibiscus taiwanensis —on their arms or chest before battles and rituals. It served as a protective charm, believed to ward off evil and bring blessings.

Revered as the Guardian Spirit of the Tsou, Hibiscus taiwanensis holds deep cultural and healing significance. Used for generations, its roots and bark were applied to treat wounds, reduce inflammation, detoxify, and ease pain. It helped with infections, burns, snake bites, joint pain, and more.

To the Tsou people, Hibiscus taiwanensis is not just a remedy—it's a sacred gift from nature, woven into daily life and spiritual belief.

The Origin of the Tsou People’s Guardian Deity

A Beautiful Secret from Indigenous Wisdom

Melanin herb

Long before modern medicine, Taiwan's indigenous people relied on nature for healing. Deep in the Alishan mountains, they discovered the powerful skin-restoring properties of Hibiscus taiwanensis.

Traditionally, its bark was boiled or crushed and applied to wounds to cleanse and soothe. The root, when boiled into a thick herbal rinse, was used to wash hair - leaving it soft, voluminous, and itch-free. As a bath soak, it smoothed and revitalized the skin.

For Alishan women, Hibiscus taiwanensis was a trusted remedy for postnatal darkening of the inner thighs. Its gentle, natural whitening effect made it a cherished part of their beauty ritual - passed down for generations.

A Legend from the Elders of Mt. Dawu

In 2011, during a field visit to Dawu Mountain, HERCET biotech Co. paused from planting trials to rest with local Indigenous elders.

There, in a simple mountain hut, they heard a moving tale—an ancestral story tied to Hibiscus taiwanensis and its sacred presence in the land.

A Legend from the Elders of Mt. Dawu

In 2011, during a field visit to Dawu Mountain, HERCET biotech Co. paused from planting trials to rest with local Indigenous elders.

There, in a simple mountain hut, they heard a moving tale—an ancestral story tied to Hibiscus taiwanensis and its sacred presence in the land.

Awaken the primal self-healing ability

"Is the sap flowing out?"

According to tribal elders, the trunks of Hibiscus taiwanensis trees were often found scratched or damaged, with marks that looked like torn flesh. After careful observation, villagers discovered the truth: injured wild animals instinctively rubbed themselves against the trees, using the sap to aid their healing through transdermal absorption.

This natural “self-healing phenomenon” inspired us. Plants are more than resources ~ they are bridges for restoration. Every product we develop harnesses this wisdom, honoring nature, trusting plants, and awakening the body’s innate capacity to heal.

Nature heals. Plants remember. And life knows the way home.

Tree sap exudes from the wound ?

STEP 1 Artificially damage the bark to trigger secretion of plant-based MGP mucoglycoprotein, which protects the exposed wound.
STEP 2 Within seconds, MGP secretion visibly begins.
STEP 3 The tree secretes a moderate amount of MGP, avoiding excess release.
STEP 4 Introduce external liquid to simulate animal saliva contact during gnawing.
STEP 5 Surprisingly, MGP merges with the liquid and multiplies rapidly—forming a mucus-like substance similar to human nasal discharge.
STEP 6 After 30 minutes, MGP oxidizes, forming bubbles and turning whitish.
STEP 7 By 35 minutes, it becomes thicker and more viscous.
STEP 8 At 40 minutes, the substance darkens, taking on an aged appearance. protect the wounded bark.

Tree sap exudes from the wound ?

STEP 1 Artificially damage the bark to trigger secretion of plant-based MGP mucoglycoprotein, which protects the exposed wound.
STEP 2 Within seconds, MGP secretion visibly begins.
STEP 3 The tree secretes a moderate amount of MGP, avoiding excess release.
STEP 4 Introduce external liquid to simulate animal saliva contact during gnawing.
STEP 5 Surprisingly, MGP merges with the liquid and multiplies rapidly—forming a mucus-like substance similar to human nasal discharge.
STEP 6 After 30 minutes, MGP oxidizes, forming bubbles and turning whitish.
STEP 7 By 35 minutes, it becomes thicker and more viscous.
STEP 8 At 40 minutes, the substance darkens, taking on an aged appearance. protect the wounded bark.

• STEP 1 Artificially damage the bark to trigger secretion of plant-based MGP mucoglycoprotein, which protects the exposed wound.

SETP 1

• STEP 2 Within seconds, MGP secretion visibly begins.

SETP 2

• STEP 3 The tree secretes a moderate amount of MGP, avoiding excess release.

SETP 3

• STEP 4 Introduce external liquid to simulate animal saliva contact during gnawing.

SETP 4

• STEP 5 Surprisingly, MGP merges with the liquid and multiplies rapidly—forming a mucus-like substance similar to human nasal discharge.

SETP 5

• STEP 6 After 30 minutes, MGP oxidizes, forming bubbles and turning whitish.

SETP 6

• STEP 7 By 35 minutes, it becomes thicker and more viscous.

SETP 7

• STEP 8 At 40 minutes, the substance darkens, taking on an aged appearance. protect the wounded bark.

SETP 8

Mt. Dawu

(Paiwan: Kavulungan or Tjagaraus; Rukai: Tagarawsu)

Mt. Dawu

(Paiwan: Kavulungan or Tjagaraus; Rukai: Tagarawsu)