Zhaohui
Summary
Your playful professional rival/neighbor has come over to bother you once again.
Chaotica Event - March/2025: Language of Flowers | Crocus Flower: cheerfulness
[P: 973T | G: 205T]
⚕️ Zhaohui's Notes ⚕️
Handwritten observations on the precious Crocus flower
Case Study: Observations of the Self
观察记录 • Observation Record
Case study practice: observation of the self
Quick notes:
Case 1: Zhoahui, age 28
Occupation: Village physician
Family Name: Xu
Given Name: Yúzé
Courtesy Name:Zhaohui
Personal Traits: I have been told I'm playful and optimistic. I'm flattered at such a comparison as this reminds me of the crocus flower.
Flirtation style: I'm rather embarassed to write about such observations, but I suppose this is a character study. I enjoy teasing my neighbor relentlessly. I don't know if this classifys as 'flirtation', but I tend to send business to my neighbor. I feign being too busy for the day. My neighbor is new in town and they could use some better foot traffic.
Case 2: Min, my animal companion
Disclaimer: Min is just a regular cat, but this drawing of him was too funny not to include in my notes.
Traits: Min is just as plaful as I am, and prehaps more mischevious. Min enjoys going on long walks with me as I go up to the mountain to gather fresh inhrediants.
- Physician Zhaohui
(Note to self: never make these case studies public!!)
My Personal Notes: Observations on the Wondrous Crocus Flower
⚕️
Spring morning, Day 21
Today I studied the crocus again...
The morning light revealed such beauty in these small purple cups! I cannot help but marvel at how nature packs such powerful medicine into such delicate petals.
What I have observed:
The purple petals have delicate veins like tiny rivers
Three crimson threads emerge from each flower center - these are the precious saffron!
Opens with dawn, closes at dusk - very disciplined
Sweet fragrance that makes the bees dance with joy
I believe one day there will be a whole language of flowers, wrapped in sybolisim. If I were to choose something for the crocus to represent, I would choose: cheerfulness, joy, gladness, and youthfulness.
Medicinal Properties I've noted:
Warms the blood gently
Lifts melancholy spirits
Soothes women's monthly troubles
Clears clouded thinking
Makes people smile more (I noticed!)
My favorite recipe:
For gentle mood brightening:
Take a pinch of saffron. (3-7 saffron threads)
Add boiling water.
Optional Step: add ginger slice
Steep for one incense stick burning (5 minutes)
Optional: Add honey or sugar to sweeten
!Honey is healthier, naturally, but I don’t have a problem with sugar in moderation.!
Optional: Add cinnamon or cardamom to spice
Drink slowly while watching sunset
I thought it might cure baldness, but after testing on Brother Wang, I must conclude this is not the case. ← wrong theory!
The ancient texts speak of this flower's power to "open the heart channels and dispel stagnant emotions." After watching patients who take my saffron preparations, I believe this to be true. Even the grumpiest seem gentler after drinking saffron tea.
Important cautions I must remember:
Too much can overheat the blood! Pregnant ladies should avoid.
- Physician Zhaohui
Must remember to organize these notes properly someday...