Xiangdian

Before reading this book, I always thought that incense was only for burning and could repel insects. After reading it, I realized that it can also be used to ward off evil spirits, remove impurities, cure diseases and other fields. The book records many incense production methods, usage, effects and some short stories. Only after reading it did I realize that there are several categories of a kind of fragrance. For example, there are six categories of agarwood, the first three are mature agarwood and the last three are raw agarwood. Ripe agarwood is a kind of agarwood that can emit different fragrances in its natural state, and raw agarwood is a kind of agarwood that emits fragrance when lit.

People who like perfume can take a look at the perfume classics passed down from ancient times. This book integrates the handed down incense books "Xiang Cheng", "Fragrance Book" and "Chen's Fragrance Book". It starts with spice types, origin research, and anecdotes. It also elaborates on the characteristics, extraction methods, incense recipes, and methods of burning famous incense; incense burners, incense balls, sachets, incense boxes, incense trays and other incense utensils; historical stories, anecdotes and anecdotes related to incense; and poems about incense by literati of the past dynasties. Really nice to look at.

There is no lack of overt and covert fighting in the family. This is a novel about family history and destiny. The story mainly revolves around a wealthy family. Through the description of family members and the interweaving of family history, it presents the changes in family destiny and the emotional entanglements between members. The author uses delicate brushwork and in-depth characterization to show the inner world and fate of family members. This book is full of family emotions and human thoughts. Readers can feel the relationships and conflicts between families and individuals in the story. For readers who like family themes and emotional stories, "Xiangdian" is a novel worth reading.

Systematically introduces the characteristics of various incense, extraction methods, incense recipes and their effects, incense utensils, historical stories, anecdotes and anecdotes related to incense. Anyone who wants to understand and learn about spices can read this book. This book uses a combination of pictures and texts, which will greatly help those of us who don't know fragrance. My biggest gain from reading this book is that I learned a lot about incense, such as how incense is made and what its effects are. At the same time, I also learned a lot of poems about incense by literati from past dynasties.

China has a long history of refining and using incense, so the ancients conducted a very systematic study of incense, which is summarized in the "Incense Manual" and other books included in this book. In these works, researchers have given a comprehensive introduction to the types, origins, usage methods and effects of incense. At the same time, the cultural significance of incense as a daily necessities and ceremonial items has also been valued and presented, allowing readers to have a deeper understanding of the value of incense in ancient Chinese society. It also inspired readers to think about the connections and differences between ancient incense and various perfumes and fragrances used today.

This "Fragrance Code" is rich in content and covers all aspects of incense culture. It not only introduces various spices and incense utensils, but also related cultural knowledge and poetry. Reading this book is like tasting incense and discussing Taoism with ancient literati. It is very interesting. I think it is not only suitable for people who are interested in incense culture, but also suitable for friends who like traditional culture. Just like my friend who likes to collect incense burners, reading this book will definitely gain more.

It's very clear and comprehensive, and I benefit a lot from reading it!