Sweet-flag and angelica — twin fragrant herbs from *Chu Ci*, representing unwavering virtue and poetic resilience.
蘅 (héng): 艹部, 'sweet-flag', wuxing=wood; 芷 (zhǐ): 艹部, 'angelica', wuxing=wood.
Wood (木)
Element Energy
This name carries strong Wood energy. It is particularly suitable for individuals whose BaZi (Four Pillars) chart benefits from this element, helping to restore balance and harmony.
Paired herbs in Qu Yuan’s lamentations — 'Heng' (sweet-flag) and 'Zhi' (angelica) signify fidelity to principle amid exile.
Qu Yuan, *Jiu Zhang*: 'I wear heng and zhi — though exiled, my scent remains true.'
Literary and steadfast — for strong-willed, principled individuals; favored in academic and artistic communities.
Yǔn Gōng
Genuinely respectful—denoting sincere reverence, humility before virtue, and courteous wisdom.
Bǐng Wén
Holding literary virtue—symbolizing wisdom embodied in culture, scholarship, and civilizing grace.
Jìng Zhī
Reverent and principled—denoting deep respect for virtue, elders, knowledge, and the moral order.
Wéi Xīn
Sustaining renewal—signifying wisdom that preserves core virtue while embracing progressive moral insight and reform.
Huái Rén
Embracing humanity—denoting compassionate wisdom, benevolent leadership, and universal moral concern.
Sōng Tāo
Pine and billowing waves—embodying endurance, dignity, and dynamic natural force.