Qingxin Jieyu Incense
"Stealing Leisure amid the Dust" — a burner of incense leaves a breathing space for busy modern people, using fragrance to soothe the liver and relieve depression, clear the heart and calm the mind.
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the liver favors free-flowing movement and dislikes depression; unsettled emotions easily lead to qi stagnation. Some aromatic herbs possess the property of "moving qi and relieving depression," and the ancients often used incense to regulate emotions and delight the heart.
Commonly Used Incense Materials (Traditional Understanding)
- Rose, Chinese rose: aromatic, soothes the liver and regulates qi to relieve depression (mostly used in flower teas and sachets).
- Aged tangerine peel, Buddha's hand: regulates qi and harmonizes the center, with a clear and uplifting scent.
- Agarwood: warms the kidneys and helps qi reception, calms the mind and stabilizes the will; qi flows downward and the heart becomes quiet.
- Albizia: Traditionally believed to calm the mind and relieve depression.
Usage
In the afternoon or when feeling restless, burn a wisp of fragrant incense or wear a sachet, sit quietly for a moment, and use "stealing leisure amid the dust" from the "Ten Virtues of Incense" to gather and calm the mind. See details atTen Virtues of Incense。
Note: Using fragrance to lift the mood is a wellness and cultural experience, not a substitute for professional psychological and emotional medical care; if low mood persists, please seek professional help.