"Camellias, you say his home, full of camellias, every spring in March, the countryside is like a picture, the village girl goes up the mountain to pick tea, singing rippling down the hillside。。。。。。 ”
This lyric is not very familiar, some people first heard about this flower from this song.
Camellia is a flower native to China, and it belongs to the Camellia family Camellia family. Widely distributed in East China, South China and Southwest China, its varieties are numerous, the flower color is gorgeous, there are red, pink, yellow, white and other colors, the flowering period is also long, usually open in winter to spring.
Camellia leaves are thick leathery, oval, slightly pointed at the apex, broadly wedge-shaped at the base, with finely serrated margins, petals bowl-shaped, and fruit spherical. Camellia sinensis does not have a significant dormant period throughout the year, and the flowering period is long, from October to May of the following year, and the peak flowering period is from January to March. Camellia, because its leaves resemble tea, so it is named camellia, Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty also said that "its leaves are tea, and can be used as tea, so it gets the name of tea."
In the Tang Dynasty, Japan introduced camellia from China, and by the beginning of the 15th century, a large number of Chinese camellia varieties were introduced. In 1739, Britain introduced Chinese camellia for the first time, and later camellia was introduced to Europe and the United States. So far, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and Italy and other countries have developed rapidly in the breeding, reproduction and production of camellias, and have entered the stage of industrial production, and intervariety, interspecific hybrids and new varieties continue to be marketed.
Camellia is not only beautiful, but also has many medicinal properties and garden uses. In traditional Chinese medicine, camellia has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and can be used to treat a variety of diseases, such as pneumonia, gastroenteritis, dysentery, etc. In gardens, camellia can be used to beautify the environment, green gardens, and increase the sense of plant layering.
In addition, the camellia also has a beautiful meaning, it represents the quality and spirit of nobility, strength, and modesty. In literature, art, and everyday life, camellia is a much-loved subject and symbol.
Camellia is a plant with high ornamental value and medicinal value, which is loved and respected by people.
Camellia has a very long history, dating back more than 2,000 years to China. Since the beginning of the Southern Dynasties, there have been records of camellia cultivation in China, and by the Song Dynasty, the cultivation of camellia has been very popular. In traditional Chinese culture, camellia is endowed with many beautiful meanings, such as noble, strong, modest and other qualities and spirits.
In traditional Chinese flower arrangement, camellia is often used as a theme flower to show the meaning of spring luxuriation. Many literati and writers have left poems describing and praising camellias, such as Lu You's poem: "In the East Garden, it rained and wind for three days, and the peach and plum drifted and swept the ground." Only the camellia is durable, and the green bushes put a few branches of red. ”
What is different is that most of the flowers compete to bloom in the spring, while the camellia blooms in the winter and is always one step ahead. It is an understated and elegant flower, but also a cultural and historical inheritance. In different countries and regions, it has a unique culture and meaning, and has become an indispensable part of people's lives.
Many brands use camellia as the main ingredient or inspiration for their products.
The camellia is a classic symbol of Chanel, who made it a microcosm of the brand. Their No. 1 Red Camellia series products are based on the core ingredient of Camellia Extract, a specially researched moisturizing active ingredient, and are supported by multiple precision fractionation technology to ensure that 95% of the ingredients in the formula are naturally derived, 76% of the ingredients are camellia extract, and vitamin C and E derivatives and hyaluronic acid are added to promote a 67% increase in the vitality of aging keratinocytes and help the skin fight oxidation caused by environmental stress. The intensive filing of products is a testament to the Chanel brand's love for camellias.
Lin Qingxuan, the positioning of this brand is "Camellia Peel Repair Expert". Lin Qingxuan's continuous R&D investment over the years has successfully developed and iterated the core secret ingredient of Lin Qingxuan's characteristic red camellia skin care products - "Qingxuan Extract", which has established its leading position in camellia oil skin care products. With a super single product "camellia moisturizer", it has successfully ranked among the "top stream" of domestic products.
In addition to these two brands, there are many other brands that also use camellia in their products.
The dignified and showy camellia flowers are arranged in petals full of order, presenting a near-perfect circle. It is one of the top ten traditional Chinese flowers and one of the world's famous flowers. In the eyes of ancient Chinese scribes, camellia is not afraid of the cold and opens, and it is a symbol of steadfastness and integrity.