Many people like to put a bottle of fruit-scented air freshener in their car to refresh their minds when they feel drowsy. If you place an orange in the bedroom, would it have the same effect?
“Oranges have a fragrant aroma that can, to a certain extent, clear the mind and expel foul odors.” Professor Zhang Changfu from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine explains that during Zhuge Liang's seven campaigns against Meng Huo, when his army marched into the south, they often encountered miasma, foul water, poisonous lakes, and damp places. They would carry fragrant medicinal herbs like dried tangerine peel and mint to remove dampness and expel impurities.
In winter, indoor air is often stagnant and there are relatively more germs. Placing an orange in the bedroom, its fresh scent can stimulate the nervous system, making one feel refreshed and clear-headed, purifying the air and, relatively speaking, beautifying the indoor environment. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fragrant aroma of an orange can transform dampness, awaken the spleen, ward off foul odors, and clear the mind. Besides refreshing the mind, when feeling fatigued, bloated, or have no appetite,适当 smelling the fresh scent of an orange can help relieve these discomforting symptoms.
Fragrant aromas can also be calming and help soothe the mind. Placing an orange by the bedside can also be beneficial for sleep. Moreover, the soft color of an orange gives people a warm feeling, making it a "clever decorative item" for the winter room.