Ju Hua (菊花): Chrysanthemum — The Autumnal Flower in Chinese Incense
Ju Hua (菊花): Chrysanthemum — The Autumnal Flower in Chinese Incense The chrysanthemum — Ju Hua (菊花) in Chinese — is the flower of autumn, of withdrawal, of the scholar… Read more »
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Lan Hua (兰花): Orchid — The Scholar’s Spirit in Chinese Incense
Lan Hua (兰花): Orchid — The Scholar’s Spirit in Chinese Incense In the Chinese tradition, no flower carries more spiritual weight than the orchid. Not the tropical hybrids of florists,… Read more »
Zhi Jin (栀子): Gardenia — The Fragrant Fruit in Chinese Incense Culture
Zhi Jin (栀子): Gardenia — The Fragrant Fruit in Chinese Incense Culture Among the most beloved flowering shrubs in Chinese gardens, the gardenia carries a fragrance so rich and distinctive… Read more »
Mo Li Hua (茉莉花): Jasmine — The Fragrant Flower in Chinese Incense Culture
Mo Li Hua (茉莉花): Jasmine — The Fragrant Flower in Chinese Incense Culture No flower is more universally beloved in China than the jasmine. The small white blooms that open… Read more »