Most unforgettable were the little silver pellets, called rendan, taken to combat dizziness and promote alertness. Their silvery hue and cool, sweetish taste made them favored snacks for children, who would secretly take this medicine or feign illness to get some. "Most medicines were wrapped in paper packaging.
另外一種讓吃過的人永生難忘的就是「仁丹」，這種具有止暈、提神療效的小藥丸，因為裹上銀色色料，加上涼涼、甘甘的口感，是小孩子最喜歡的「零食」；不是趁大人不在時偷吃，就是詐病要求服用。