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Gao Lian’s “On Incense” (Zunsheng Eight Glosses)

Gao Lian’s “On Incense” (Zunsheng Eight Glosses)

Author

The Zunsheng Ba Jian was written by the Ming playwright-physician Gao Lian (style Shenfu, of Hangzhou).

Structure

Sixth gloss “Yanxian Qingshang”: On Incense (81 named scents in 6 classes), Seven Essentials of Burning, Recipes; Seventh gloss carries the “Agarwood Inner-Tonifying Pill”.

Legacy

Integrates incense into a regimen of health and refined living—key to understanding Ming literati incense practice.

Compiled for general knowledge; traditional references are cultural notes, not medical advice.

常见问题

Gao Lian’s “On Incense” (Zunsheng Eight Glosses)是什么？

In the sixth gloss of Gao Lian’s Ming-era health manual, “On Incense”, “Seven Essentials of Burning” and recipes combine incense with the art of living.

沉香怎么选购？

选购沉香应认准可溯源、可检测的渠道，按用途选择形态（线香 / 手串 / 原料），不盲目追高、不轻信「野生」「沉水」等夸大宣传。

沉香如何保养？

沉香怕潮、怕串味、怕暴晒，应密封、避光、阴凉存放，不同产区分开保存；长期不用的香材定期通风检查，防霉防虫。

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