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turquoise
Turquoise Basic Introduction to TurquoiseTurquoise, the holy stone, can accumulate wealth, heal illnesses, ward off evil, prevent accidents, and improve both mental and physical health. It is universally recognized as a lucky stone. Actually, Turkey does not produce turquoise; it was likely named so because ancient Persian turquoise was initially transported through Turkey to Europe. Product FeaturesThe color ranges from sky blue to green, depending on the ratio of copper and iron content in the mineral. It generally appears in microcrystalline form as a blocky aggregate with a pearly fracture, usually as an outer shell or in nodular form. Currently, artificial turquoise can be synthesized in laboratories, but like synthetic crystals, its color is very uniform, differing from natural turquoise which often has irregularities or other inclusions of different colors, making them easy to distinguish. History and FolkloreWearing turquoise signifies prosperity. A gift is believed to bring more luck than something purchased oneself. Persian men often wore turquoise rings on their little fingers when traveling, while women wore them in hopes of becoming pregnant. In the Middle East, it is also considered a symbol of prosperity. People generally believe that wearing this gemstone brings good fortune, hence men also wear… -
Gathering Mugwort on Dragon Boat Festival for Health and Well-being
The fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar is our traditional Dragon Boat Festival. On this day, according to custom, besides eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), people also hold a series of activities to ward off evil and avoid misfortune. May is considered an ominous month in folk beliefs, often referred to as the "poisonous month." By this time, summer has gradually set in, the weather grows hotter, and pests and various bacteria multiply rapidly, leading to the proliferation of miasma, making people highly susceptible to illness. To cope with the ominous month and avoid being tainted by disease, on Dragon Boat Festival, every household would gather mugwort from the fields, either hanging it up, wearing it, using it for cleansing, or consuming it to ward off evil, expel toxins, and maintain health.Mugwort, also known as mugwort leaf, mugwort herb, common mugwort, Chinese mugwort, sweet wormwood, fragrant mugwort, medicinal grass, moxa, etc., belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a perennial herb that commonly grows along roadsides, in mountain gullies, fields, hillsides, and other uncultivated areas. The fifth month of the lunar calendar is the optimal period for the market availability of mugwort, when the leaves are…
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