The Shang dynasty (1751-1123 BC) was renowned for its "pools of wine and forests of meat." In the "Food and Money Monographs" of the History of the Han Dynasty it is recorded, "Wine is a gift from Heaven. The Emperor uses it to nourish all under Heaven, offer sacrifice and pray for good fortune, support the weak and heal the sick."
中國殷商時代，就有「酒池肉林」的傳說；《漢書》食貨志記載：「酒者，天之美祿，帝王所以頤養天下，享祀祈福，扶衰養疾。」