The ingredients of traditional scented sachets are spices such as xionghuang, cinnabar, fumitory, mugwort, etc. They are also made of Chinese herbs such as Angelica dahurica, Chuanxiong rhizome, Scutellaria baicalensis, Pai Cao, Shan Nai, Gansong, and Gao Ben Xing.

The Dragon Boat Festival wearing scented sachets have disinfectant, insect repellent, exorcise the evil spirits to get rid of the disease of the moral, the role of the scented sachets in the Dragon Boat Festival, it is in fact a kind of health care, the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, also known as the "Poisonous Day", the weather turned sheng, mosquitoes and insects, the scented sachets of the Chinese herbs is designed to protect human health and for this reason.

Adults sewed into a variety of colors and animal styles, which can play a role in health care, but also to attract the attention of children, so they can always wear on the body. Although it is a very small detail, it is also a reflection of the wisdom of our ancient folk ancestors.

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Scented sachets are made of brocade, and are also referred to as "brocade sachets" or "brocade incense bags". "brocade incense bag". It is usually tied to the waist or below the back of the elbow on the belt, or tied to the bed tent or the carriage. Fan Qin of the Wei Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms wrote in his poem "The Fixation of Love", "Why is it that the incense pouch is tied behind the elbow when it is used for kowtowing?" Princess Tongchang's carriage was adorned with five-color scented pouches, which filled the road with fragrance every time she traveled. Because of the exotic spices from foreign tribute, the court also put the scented pouch as a reward.

The custom of wearing scented pouches is also prevalent in the folklore. "Pomegranate flower angle Li Dou when the new, who is not bottled wine today. I can laugh at the wind-blocking visitors, but with the artemisia leaves on the Pearl Gate." This ancient poem describes the customs of people celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival at that time. Before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, people not only ate brown seeds and inserted moxa leaves, but also brought scented bags to the children.

As early as 2,000 years ago, Chinese folk people wore scented bags to avoid the evils of filth and to ensure their own health folklore. Many cities and villages, still have the custom of giving children with incense bags. Although it is a folk custom, it is also a way to prevent the plague. When infectious diseases began to rise in the summer, the ancients made scented pouches made of traditional Chinese medicine and tied them to the children's lapels and straps in order to ensure the children's health.

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