As a combination of traditional Chinese medicine culture and jewelry craftsmanship, Chinese medicine bracelets have both material health benefits and rich cultural, psychological and philosophical connotations.
The following is a summary of the core meanings of different materials:

Health and wellness meaning
Calming the mind
Materials such as sandalwood and agarwood are believed to have the effect of soothing emotions, calming the mind and helping sleep, and are suitable for people with high stress or poor sleep. Medicinal amber bracelets improve neurasthenia and regulate brain neurotransmitters through the aroma of herbs.

Exorcising evil spirits and avoiding filth
Mugwort bracelets are meant to warm the meridians and dispel cold, exorcise evil spirits and avoid filth, and are often used for people with cold constitutions or those who are prone to colds; cinnabar bracelets are regarded as evil spirits in traditional culture.

Activating blood circulation and unblocking meridians
For example, amber bracelets can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and improve joint discomfort; Chinese medicinal materials such as salvia miltiorrhiza and angelica are also believed to have the effect of regulating qi and blood.

Cultural and belief symbols
Buddhist and Taoist elements
Grass beads (Coix lachryma-jobi) are called "natural bodhi seeds", symbolizing Buddha's fate and wisdom, and are often used to chant Buddha and count. Agarwood bracelets represent enlightenment and merit in Buddhist culture.

Inheritance of TCM Wisdom
TCM bracelets are regarded as carriers of TCM culture. For example, the production of incense beads must follow the ancient processing technology, reflecting the health concept of "medicine and food are of the same origin".

Auspicious blessings
Materials such as turquoise and southern red symbolize peace and wealth; amber bracelets are used to drive away evil spirits and eliminate disasters in folk culture, and are often given to new people or children as amulets.

Psychological and social implications
Psychological suggestion and sense of ritual
The act of wearing bracelets itself is given the meaning of "self-healing", such as relieving anxiety by twisting beads, forming a positive psychological.suggestion.

Identity and social symbols
TCM bracelets have become the identity of health lovers, combining cultural taste and health concepts, and are often used as social topics or gifts.

Natural philosophy implications
Harmony of the five elements
Some bracelets are selected in combination with the theory of the five elements (such as sandalwood with wood attributes and Amomum villosum with earth attributes), implying the balance of physical and mental energy.

Harmony between man and nature
The natural fragrance of natural herbs interacts with the wearer, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.

Chinese medicine bracelets combine the medicinal properties of medicinal materials with the physical effects of wearing them, and have multiple health benefits.

Calming and sleep-aiding
Sandalwood bracelets
Volatile components can calm nerves, relieve anxiety, and improve insomnia and dreaminess.
Spicy and warm in nature and flavor, warming the middle qi, relieving stomach pain.
Medicinal amber (lingcao amber) bracelets
The herbal fragrance regulates the secretion of neurotransmitters, improves neurasthenia and sleep quality, and promotes blood circulation.
The warm touch can relieve stress and assist in entering deep sleep.
Agarwood bracelets
The elegant fragrance calms emotions, relieves palpitations and dizziness, and regulates insomnia caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
Promote local blood circulation by massaging wrist acupoints.

Qi-promoting and pain-relieving
Medicinal agarwood bracelets
Warm the middle qi and dispel cold, absorb qi and calm asthma, relieve chest and abdominal distension and pain, stomach cold vomiting, and bronchial asthma.
Clear the heart and open the orifices, improve fever coma, stroke and phlegm.
Buddha's hand bracelet
Relieves chest pain and loss of appetite caused by liver and stomach qi stagnation.
Expands coronary arteries and helps heart health.
Hexiang bracelet (ancient medicine pill string)
It is pressed with agarwood, sweet pine, borneol and other medicinal materials to enhance heart function. It was used in the Qing Dynasty court for "heart-saving pills" court beads.

Dispelling cold and dampness
Wormwood bracelet
Warms the meridians and dispels cold, suitable for people with weak constitution and easy cold, and drives away dampness in the body.
Amber bracelet
Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis, relieves joint pain, and treats wind-cold dampness.

Expectorant and cough-relieving
Bodhi seed bracelet
Seed kernel (Coix seed) strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness, wearing it can relieve cough and asthma, and phlegm.
Promotes skin metabolism and beautifies the skin.
Passion seed bracelet
Clears heat and purges fire, relieves sore throat caused by heat toxins.

Combining cultural connotations with health care
Exorcism and blessing
Medical amber, pharmacist Dzi beads, etc. are regarded as objects of warding off evil spirits and protecting the body. They are used by the people for children or newlyweds, implying health and peace.
The incense beads of the Qing Dynasty have both medicinal and religious significance.
Enhancing temperament
The natural texture and fragrance of materials such as sandalwood and agarwood increase the affinity of the wearer.

Physical health care mechanism
Acupoint massage: The bracelet contacts the acupoints of the fingers, stimulates the meridians, harmonizes the qi and blood, and relieves fatigue.
Energy regulation: Some materials (such as medicinal amber and agarwood) release beneficial energy and improve the biofield.

Chinese medicine bracelets combine the health benefits of traditional Chinese medicine with modern jewelrydesign, and regulate the body and mind through the energy field of natural materials.

Single material bracelets
Sandalwood bracelets
Material and efficacy: Sandalwood has a calming and sedative effect, can relieve anxiety and help concentrate.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for people with high stress and poor sleep quality, daily wear can assist meditation or work and study.

Agarwood bracelets
Material and efficacy: Agarwood is known as the "first of all fragrances", which can relieve pain, warm the middle and stop vomiting, and at the same time emit woody fragrance to soothe emotions and improve sleep quality.
Applicable scenarios: People with weak spleen and stomach or volatile emotions wear it, especially suitable for people who stay up late for a long time.

Wormwood bracelets
Material and efficacy: Wormwood warms the meridians and dispels cold, can expel damp and cold air in the body, and enhance physical fitness.
Applicable scenarios: People with cold constitution and prone to colds, the effect of wearing it in autumn and winter is better.

Cinnabar bracelet
Material and efficacy: Cinnabar can calm the mind and relieve shock. Traditional Chinese medicine is used to calm the mind and relieve palpitations and insomnia.
Precautions: Avoid high temperature exposure, pregnant women should use with caution.

Amber bracelet
Material and efficacy: Amber can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve joint pain, and promote energy balance.
Applicable scenarios: those with joint discomfort or those who need to improve blood circulation.

Composite material bracelet
Medicine King bracelet (mixed with multiple herbs)
Material and efficacy: It often contains sandalwood, agarwood, wormwood, etc., which can comprehensively expel evil spirits and diseases, enhance immunity, and improve blood circulation and digestive function.
Applicable scenarios: those who need to comprehensively regulate their physical constitution, or as a daily health amulet.

Blood gall and golden lotus bracelet
Material and efficacy: The combination of blood gall (traditional Chinese medicine) and golden lotus (symbolizing purity) can enhance fortune, balance emotions, and promote blood circulation and beauty.
Applicable scenarios: women who pursue physical and mental balance and energy enhancement.

Matching suggestions
Stacking combinations: Sandalwood + Amethyst (calming the mind + balancing energy), Agarwood + Agate (moving qi + stabilizing emotions).
Maintenance methods: Avoid contact with water, chemicals or high temperatures; wipe regularly with a soft cloth and store in a dry place.

Regarding the precautions for Chinese medicine bracelets, it is necessary to consider the material characteristics, wearing scenarios, health and safety and other factors. The following are the key points to note:

Material maintenance and cleaning
Avoid contact with water and chemicals
Chinese medicine bracelets contain many natural medicinal ingredients. Long-term contact with water, sweat or chemical detergents (such as shampoo, perfume) may cause the loss of medicinal ingredients or discoloration and cracking of beads. It is recommended to remove them when washing hands, swimming, and exercising, and avoid contact with irritating substances such as oil smoke and perfume.
Keep dry and cool
Wipe with a dry cloth after wearing for a long time, and seal and store in a cool place when idle to prevent moisture, mildew or high temperature exposure.
Regular cleaning and repair
If the surface of the beads is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dipped in clean water. In severe cases, it can be buried in natural white crystal gravel or sea salt for demagnetization and purification. If the fragrance fades, sandpaper can be used to gently grind and restore the medicinal fragrance.

Wearing taboos and scene selection
Left and right hand wearing principles
Left hand (attracting energy): suitable for scenes where you need to absorb the efficacy of medicine (such as exams, negotiations), or for the purpose of health care and fortune improvement.
Right hand (avoiding evil spirits): suitable for entering places with heavy yin energy (such as hospitals, cemeteries), or scenes where negative energy needs to be dispelled.
Avoid wearing with both hands at the same time
Wearing strings on both hands at the same time is easy to form a "confinement pattern", which is not conducive to the development of fortune. It is recommended to wear it on one hand and the number should not exceed 3 strings (left hand) or 2 strings (right hand).

Pregnant women should pay special attention to
Prohibited materials
Cinnabar bracelets: Contain mercury sulfide, which may enter the body through the skin or respiratory tract, affecting fetal development, and even causing miscarriage or deformity.
Traditional Chinese medicine bracelets for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis (such as safflower and peach kernel materials): may stimulate uterine contraction and increase the risk of miscarriage.
Wearing suggestions
Prefer non-toxic materials (such as Hetian jade), but pay attention to the tightness to avoid compressing the wrist.
Pregnant skin is sensitive, so be alert to allergic reactions; stop using immediately if itching, redness, or swelling occurs.
Psychological impact
Excessive concern about the safety of bracelets may cause anxiety. It is recommended to reduce the wearing of jewelry during pregnancy, and focus on simple and comfortable.

Children's precautions
Material safety
Avoid bracelets containing toxic ingredients (such as cinnabar, realgar) or small particles that are easy to fall off to prevent accidental swallowing or allergies.
Prefer natural non-irritating materials (such as sandalwood), and ensure that the surface is smooth and has no sharp edges.
Wearing management
Infants and young children are not recommended to wear it. School-age children need to use it under adult supervision to avoid chewing or prolonged contact with the skin.
Check the firmness of the bracelet regularly to prevent the risk of accidental swallowing due to broken strings.
Health monitoring
Children's internal organs are delicate. If they experience abnormal reactions such as rashes and irritability after wearing them, they should seek medical attention immediately.

The efficacy of Chinese medicine bracelets is mostly auxiliary conditioning and cannot replace drug treatment.
Some materials may cause allergies and need to be selected according to physical constitution. For example, cinnabar needs to avoid high temperature or chemical contact.