Apricot ( Plum ) has begun to bloom. The order in which the flowers bloom in spring is called ‘Chunseo (春 序)’ and the first one is like ‘Apricot ( Plum ) does not quarrel with peach flowers and springtime.’
The flowers are starting to burst from the Jeju and South coasts, and it is the spring messenger who tells the flowers to the Chubu region at the end of March.
In the Hanja culture, Apricot ( Plum ) blossoms were loved by the cherry blossoms, which gave a fragrant aroma until the blooming spring came. Maecheon Hwanghyeon said, “I do not bother looking at the thousand times,” in the “Meecheon House”, “Bucheoncheon” (不 千 回 看).
In Confucianism, it was the symbol of the spirit of pre-eminence that won the cold in the winter and blossoms in the winter. In the Chosun dynasty, even the law of the Apricot ( Plum ) blossom was separated. Apricot ( Plum ) flower beds were arranged in front of Seonbi’s house, and bamboo trees and pine trees were planted in the backyard. These three were regarded as “three-year-old samwoo”, or a pre-eminent winter friend. According to the Korean literary pamphlet, among the flowers in Chinese poetry, Apricot ( Plum ) was the most popular in 727 times. Not only paintings and pottery, but also lacquerware, folk paintings, hairpins became a regular material. Especially, there are many ‘Monthly Plans’ due to the fact that the Apricot ( Plum ) blossoms under the moonlight are excellent. Kang Hee-an has classified Apricot ( Plum ) as one piece of bamboo, lotus flower, chrysanthemum, in the flower of the flower buds of the flower buds.
Apricot ( Plum ) has many nicknames. It is said that spring is the first to announce the coming of spring, 春 告 草, it is snowing in the snow, 雪中 梅, It was called “Pingda” and “Dongmei (冬梅)”. There are also names such as Koyu (Apricot ( Plum ) blossom) blooming in spring and 臘 月 梅 (Apricot ( Plum ) blossom) which blooms in New Year.
The Apricot ( Plum ) was considered a symbol of fertility, spreading many seeds, and it was a symbol of unchanging love, as the word ‘Cheongmae stilt’, which means lovers and couples who have been together since childhood. In the beginning of the first month of the year, the flowering of the leaves was carried out with leaves, and in the year when the flowers are blooming, the rice paddies are good and the rice is good. The little ones used to devour the evil energy and spend the sacrifices, and they also made sticks in the branches to chase the evil spirits.
The fruit Apricot ( Plum ) is very useful. It still has a high value as ornamental water and water loss. The fruit is made by making pickled juice concentrate. Apricot ( Plum ) helps calcium excretion, so it has an effect on osteoporosis, including menopausal women. In one room, peeled off, seeds are sown, and dried apricots are mainly used in strawberry smoke. The seeds of the less ripe Apricot ( Plum ) were discarded and the pulp Apricot ( Plum ) (Apricot ( Plum ) gruel), which was made from Apricot ( Plum ) gum, was used to cut off the sputum and to remove the digestive as well as diarrhea. The salt is dried overnight, and the white dried Apricot ( Plum ) (white Apricot ( Plum ) ) is used to prevent bad breath and sputum, while the steamed and dried gold Apricot ( Plum ) is used for soaking. However, Maesil needs attention because it contains ‘Amigalline’, a toxic substance.
The singer, the Song Dynasty, said, “Spring is like a thousand gold.” Now that the spring day is approaching, let’s take a moment to soothe the mind and body by taking in the plentiful appearance of the Apricot ( Plum ) and the fragrant scent.
