The Sui and Tang dynasties were an important period in Chinese history, with economic prosperity, cultural prosperity, and active foreign exchanges. During this period, the use of spices and ** was greatly developed and became an important part of the life of the upper classes.
With the prosperity of tributary** and foreign merchants, foreign spices poured into China, enriching the Chinese spice market along with locally produced spices. These spices are widely used in diet, beauty, medicine, and religious sacrifices. In diet, spices are used to enhance the aroma and taste of food, and even as preservatives and condiments;In terms of beauty, spices are indispensable in all kinds of beauty items, which can keep them clean and healthyIn medical terms, many spices are used for various ailments such as headaches, abdominal pains, colds, etc.;Spices are indispensable in religious rituals, used to worship the gods and purify the environment.
In addition, this period was also the heyday of the development of Buddhism and Taoism. Buddhism and Taoism's worship of spices has also further promoted the use of spices and**. In the etiquette system of the imperial court, the use of incense has also become an important part. In order to meet the demand for spices from the upper class, merchants and incense markets specializing in spices also appeared.
At the same time, the Tang Dynasty was also a period of frequent exchanges between China and its neighboring countries. The influence of foreign cultures has also further promoted the use of spices and**. For example, the medicinal spices brought by Jianzhen when he traveled east to Japan not only demonstrated the rich reserves of medicines in the Tang Dynasty, but also contributed to the development of medicine and spice culture in Japan and other countries.
To sum up, the Sui and Tang dynasties were the heyday of spice use and ** in China. With the prosperity of the economy, cultural exchanges and the development of religion, the use of spices has gradually become popularized, diversified and standardized. This period not only enriched people's lives, but also promoted the exchange and development of medicine, religion and culture. At the same time, spices** during this period also laid the foundation for economic and cultural exchanges between China and neighboring countries.