What spices do you put in the Dragon Boat Festival sachet?

Common spices in Dragon Boat Festival sachets are:

1. Realgar: A kind of natural sulfide, which has the function of detoxifying and killing insects.

2. Cinnabar: The main component is mercury sulfide, which has the effects of clearing away the heart, calming the nerves and detoxifying.

3. Rhizoma Atractylodis: It has the functions of expelling wind and cold, invigorating spleen and drying dampness.

4. Rhizoma Kaempferiae: It has the effects of warming and drying dampness, promoting qi circulation and relieving pain.

5. Angelica dahurica: It has the functions of expelling wind and removing dampness, reducing swelling and discharging pus.

6. Acorus calamus: It has the functions of eliminating phlegm, relieving cough, refreshing brain and inducing resuscitation.

7. Musk: It has the functions of inducing resuscitation, promoting blood circulation and dredging menstruation.

8. Su Hexiang: It has the functions of enlightening, waking up and removing filth.

9. Borneolum Syntheticum: It has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and inducing resuscitation.

10. Niuhuang: It has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, calming wind and relieving spasm.

1 1. Chuanxiong: It has the functions of promoting qi circulation, relieving depression, expelling wind and removing dampness.

12. Rhizoma Cyperi: It has the functions of soothing the liver and relieving depression, regulating menstruation and relieving pain.

13. Flos Magnoliae: It has the functions of expelling wind and cold, dredging orifices and relieving pain.

In addition to these, there are natural spices such as lavender and mugwort, which are also widely used in the production of Dragon Boat Festival sachets. These spices all contain strong volatile substances, which can help repel mosquitoes and have certain medicinal value.