What is special about wearing incense beads?
Wearing incense beads is a traditional health and cultural custom with many special features, mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Pleasant aroma, soothing emotions
Incense beads are usually made of a variety of natural spices, such as agarwood, sandalwood, ambergris, etc., which exude a unique aroma. These aromas can soothe emotions, relieve stress, and help the wearer stay happy and relaxed.
2. Health care
Most of the spices in incense beads have medicinal value. For example:
Agarwood: It has the effects of promoting qi and relieving pain, warming the middle and stopping vomiting.
Sandalwood: It can regulate qi and dispel cold, calm the mind and stabilize the mind.
Ambergris: It helps to resolve phlegm and cough, and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Wearing incense beads for a long time can play a certain role in health care through the contact between the aroma and the skin.
3. Cultural implication
Incense beads have a profound cultural connotation in traditional Chinese culture. It is not only a symbol of identity and taste, but also often given the meaning of praying for blessings, warding off evil spirits, and keeping peace. Wearing incense beads is believed to bring good luck and auspiciousness.
4. Enhance temperament
The craftsmanship of incense beads is exquisite, and the appearance is simple and elegant. Wearing them can enhance personal temperament and show cultural accomplishment and aesthetic taste. It is often used as an ornament, and can show a unique style when paired with traditional or modern clothing.
5. Repel insects and prevent diseases
The spices in some incense beads have insect repellent and antibacterial effects, which can prevent mosquito bites and bacterial infections to a certain extent. For example, the smell of sandalwood and agarwood has a certain repellent effect on mosquitoes.
6. Personalized customization
Incense beads can be customized according to personal preferences and needs, and different combinations of spices and design styles can be selected. This personalized customization makes the incense beads more unique and memorable.
Precautions：
Material selection: The material and spice quality of incense beads directly affect their effect. It is recommended to choose incense beads made of natural spices and avoid using inferior or synthetic spices.
Wearing method: Incense beads are usually worn on the wrist or neck, but care should be taken to avoid contact with water, sweat or chemicals to avoid affecting the fragrance and the texture of the beads.