Aromatherapy in China goes back to the pre-Qin period. People then knew how to use incense to keep insects away.
By the Tang Dynasty, Sun Simiao, known as the “King of Medicine,” used aromatic herbs. He used herbs like Bai Zhi, Chuan Xiong, Tong Cao, Xi Xin, and Xin Yi. He made aromatic balms to help treat nasal congestion.
In the “Compendium of Materia Medica Q&A,” it says that inhaling fragrance can help with health. It can fight diseases, reduce depression, and improve sleep.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) says that aromatic herbs have a “pungent and fragrant energy.” This energy is both moving and dispersing. In addition to these properties, they also help transform dampness, open orifices, and eliminate foul odors.
Modern research shows that aromatherapy has many benefits. It can help relieve stress, improve mood, enhance sleep quality, and boost immunity.
Would you like to create your own personalized herbal medicine bracelet? Today, we’ll share the formulas and making methods for three best-selling bracelets:
[Nasal Congestion, Headaches]
Ingredients:
Cang Er Zi and Xin Yi help open nasal passages. Bai Zhi removes wind pathogens. Bo He helps disperse wind and clear the head. Together, these herbs help relieve pain and unblock the nasal passages.
[Insomnia, Irritability]
This fragrant herb has been recorded in historical texts as helping to promote sleep. Through inhaling its fragrance, it balances the body’s internal environment, calming the mind and promoting restful sleep.
Formula:
[Mosquito Repellent]
The current version comes from later editions. The formula for the mosquito-repellent sachet has been shared in TCM literature. An example is the “Complete Clinical Guide to External Treatment of Ancient and Modern Chinese Medicine.” The formula is based on the idea that aromatic herbs can open the orifices.
They also transform dampness and remove bad odors. This affects the mosquitoes’ senses of smell and touch. As a result, it creates a barrier against them.
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