Historical and cultural origins
Incense beads originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, were finalized in the Qin and Han Dynasties, became popular in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, matured in the Tang Dynasty, perfected in the Song Dynasty, and became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They were loved by literati and ladies in the Song Dynasty, and even more loved by aristocrats in the Qing Dynasty. Incense beads were especially favored by Emperor Yongzheng.
An important part of traditional incense culture
Ancient method of combining incense beads is a kind of incense bead product with unique fragrance characteristics and health-preserving effects. The origin can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when there were records of making bracelets, necklaces and other decorations with spices.
By the Song Dynasty, the production process of combined incense beads had become quite mature, and its application range was further expanded. In ancient times, people used spices not only for seasoning and deodorization, but also to make incense beads, sachets and other products to increase the atmosphere and beauty in life and religious ceremonies.
Its significance and health benefits
It is also called incense pills, incense beads or medicinal incense beads. It is a condensed incense made of different types of flowers, herbal natural spices and other raw materials. Different incense recipes have different colors and fragrances. It can be made into bracelets, headdresses, incense cards, hand-held, etc., which can be played and worn. It has a rich health-preserving effect. It is recorded in ancient Chinese books and various “Incense Books”. Among them, there are as many as a hundred pill and bead incense recipes recorded in the incense classic “Xiangcheng”.
This kind of incense beads not only have a unique fragrance and health-preserving effect, but also carry a profound cultural connotation and blessing meaning. In ancient times, incense beads were often used in religious ceremonies, literati gatherings, daily wear and other occasions. It is a symbol of identity and taste, and an important part of traditional incense culture.