Chinese phoenix mythology7/2/2023 ![]() While the celestial beings were drinking wine, a pair of wild chickens flew from the forest into the pill-making pool and ate the pills of immortality. On the day when the pills of immortality were successfully made, Lu Dongbing invited other celestial beings to the celebration party. In Chinese folklore, there is a story that the celestial, Lu Dongbing, made pills of immortality on Tiger-nose Peak in the 9th century. It is said that the Immortals would eat the eggs of the phoenix to attain longevity and everlasting life. The phoenix also represents regeneration and immortality. She is one of the four central Chinese mythical creatures. She is the Yin equivalent of the dragon and is often depicted together with the dragon to symbolize the happy, harmonious union of Yin and Yang. ![]() If a phoenix is used to decorate a house, it signifies that the people who live there are loyal and honest. She represents the power sent from the heavens to the Empress and favors leaders who are just and without corruption. The Chinese phoenix/feng huang (鳳凰) is a symbol of joy and peace believed to appear only during times of harmony and prosperity. Invigorate Blood and/or Dispel Blood Stasis.Warm the Menses and Dispel Blood Stasis.Invigorate Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis.Tonify Spleen Qi, Drain Dampness and Food Stagnation.Regulate Qi, Transform Phlegm, Harmonize Stomach.Regulate Liver Qi, Harmonize Liver and Spleen and Stomach. ![]()
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