Xian Xiang "was first used as a sacrificial offering during the Song and Ming dynasties, later developed into timekeeping, and gradually evolved from the aristocratic class to the common people. Along the way, the fragrance culture has gradually evolved around the production, processing, compatibility, and use of various fragrances. It can be said that understanding the history of fragrance culture development can provide a deeper sense of the spiritual temperament and aesthetic views in the bones of the Chinese nation.



Comparison 1: Japanese Incense

The incense making techniques in Japan are mostly passed down from China, and they are very similar in both the recipe and the customs of incense making. Of course, some routes have different styles from the Yu Han people.



Comparison 2 [Modern Incense]

At present, most of the domestic perfumes are the lowest end and most popular perfume products in some perfumes, that is to say, essence and chemical adhesive are added more or less, which are mainly divided into two types:

One is the perfume tone, which is mainly used to fumigate the taste and appearance. Of course, the packaging is generally pleasant, happy for self use, and good for giving away. One type is the conventional fragrance combination, which emphasizes some principles of fragrance combination from the main ingredients and is mostly derived from ancient Chinese fragrance making formulas.



Comparison 3 [Hidden Fragrance]

Tibetan incense is more commonly used to nourish the Three Treasures, and more traditional Chinese herbs such as saffron, cloves, and cardamom are added, with a focus on functional fragrance.



The use of incense sticks: After thousands of years of wind and rain, Chinese incense culture has left a rare wealth for the nation and history. The use of incense sticks was extremely common in ancient times, especially favored by the aristocratic class and literati. It was an essential daily item for them to maintain their health and cultivate their sentiments at home. In summary, the main functions of incense smoke are as follows: beautifying the environment, calming the mind, practicing meditation, offering sacrifices to the gods, and promoting health and dispelling diseases.



The method of smelling incense: Do not close your nose to smell incense. Secondly, there will be no fragrance when the incense is first lit. At this time, insert the incense holder first and do not smell the fragrance. Another way is to taste incense. It is not to worship Buddha, do not place it too high. It is best to place it on a relatively low table. After the incense burns for a moment, you can start to savor it carefully. The fragrance will slowly penetrate your nose and do not need to be smelled close. When lighting incense, keep the room ventilated, which is more suitable for the spread of fragrance.


  


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