—Gather celestial clarity to refresh body and mind; ward off pests and impurities to invite good fortune—
Product Specifications
- Incense Bead Shape: Smooth round beads
- Sizes (cm): 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0
Ingredients
Mugwort Leaf, Atractylodes, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Lavender, Rosemary, Tangerine Peel, Lemon, Clove, etc.
Five Healing Benefits of the Incense Beads
- Revitalize the Mind: Peppermint’s cool sharpness and lemongrass’s uplifting aroma dispel drowsiness like morning dew refreshing a forest.
- Cool Down & Beat Summer Heat: Lemon’s zesty scent and peppermint’s cooling sensation soothe the skin—like fanning yourself gently, calmness chases away the heat.
- Unblock Nasal Orifices: The combined aromatic herbs cut through congestion like clouds parting, clearing stuffy noses and chest tightness.
- Repel Mosquitoes & Insects: Mugwort, atractylodes, and clove emit natural vital energy; insects flee at the scent and dare not approach.
- Purify & Ward Off Impurities: Lavender and rosemary calm the spirit; mugwort, tangerine peel, and clove dissolve stagnant impurities—wherever the beads hang, freshness and good fortune linger.
Rooted in Ancient Wisdom, Aligned with TCM Principles
This formula draws from the anti-plague incense essence of the Emergency Prescriptions Held Up Your Sleeve (Eastern Jin Dynasty) and the mind-revitalizing methods of Chen’s Incense Manual (Song Dynasty). Based on four core ingredients (mugwort, atractylodes, clove, tangerine peel), it integrates peppermint’s orifice-unblocking ability (from Commentary on the Materia Medica) and lemongrass’s pest-repelling effect (from Materia Medica Combinations). Enhanced with foreign herbs like lavender and rosemary, and formulated to imperial court standards, it becomes a true remedy for revitalizing the mind, unblocking orifices, and repelling insects.
Three Principles Unify with Nature
- Medical Principle: Following TCM’s “aromatic herbs circulate freely” theory, the scent enters the lungs through the nose. The lungs govern qi and respiration; the fragrance travels with qi to unblock meridians and regulate energy flow. If dampness stagnates the spleen (causing drowsiness), the scent awakens the spleen and clears orifices.
- Pharmacological Principle: Plant scents stem from their “essence”: peppermint carries “cooling essence,” lemongrass holds “plague-repelling energy,” and mugwort bears “dampness-dispelling aroma.” Combined, their essences work together: insects stay away, summer heat dissipates, and breathing becomes smooth.
- Incense Blending Principle: The art of incense lies in “harmony.” Initial notes (peppermint, lemon) are crisp like a stream; middle notes (mugwort, atractylodes) are rich like a countryside walk; final notes (clove, tangerine peel) are warm and mellow like strong tea—layers are distinct.
Herbal Roles: A Coordinated “Formation”
- Monarch Herbs (Core): Mugwort + Atractylodes. Mugwort forms the base of “warming, unblocking, and purifying”; atractylodes builds the framework of “drying dampness and breaking stagnation.” Together, they let peppermint/lemongrass’s coolness penetrate and tangerine peel/clove’s warmth spread.
- Minister Herbs (Supporting): Lemongrass + Clove. A dual role of repelling and protecting: lemongrass is the “sharp soldier” against pests; clove is the “steady general” guarding vitality. Cool and warm balance, making pest-repelling targeted and scent long-lasting.
- Assistant Herbs (Balancing): Peppermint + Tangerine Peel. The pivot of coolness and harmony: peppermint maintains the sharpness of “revitalizing and unblocking”; tangerine peel stabilizes the foundation of “harmonizing and resolving stagnation.” This ensures coolness doesn’t harm the body, and revitalization doesn’t drain energy.
- Envoy Herbs (Guiding & Harmonizing): Lavender + Rosemary + Lemon. Revitalize and calm: rosemary is the “framework” of mental clarity; lavender is the “base” of purification; lemon ties together the “thread” of unblocking—making revitalization deeper and purification thorough.
Versatile, Elegant Uses
- Home Protection: Hang by doors/windows—scent drifts with the wind to repel insects.
- Outdoor Trips: Hang in the car—relieves fatigue, revitalizes, and dispels stale air.
- Nighttime Calm: Place by the pillow—eases anxiety and improves sleep.
- Wear Daily: Attach to neck/wrist—repels insects, protects the body, and calms the mind.