Research on the Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chrono-Health Preservation Theory in the Design of Smart Sachet Products: A Case Study of PulseTime Sachet
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https://doi.org/10.61360/BoniGHSS262020190307Keywords:
TCM chrono-health preservation, smart sachet, TCM innovation, product design, innovation and entrepreneurshipAbstract
Against the backdrop of upgraded health consumption and the modern dissemination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how to transform traditional TCM health-preservation theories into product forms compatible with contemporary lifestyles has become an important issue in both TCM innovation and college student entrepreneurship practice. The TCM theory of chrono-health preservation emphasizes the coordination of human qi and blood circulation with circadian rhythms and seasonal changes, featuring a distinct holistic perspective, rhythmic view, and individualized regulation. However, in practical dissemination, this theory often remains limited to health education and experiential advice, lacking sustainable, perceptible, and interactive product carriers. As a new type of TCM-related product integrating wearable, cultural, and health-management attributes, the smart sachet offers a promising medium for the modern transformation of TCM chrono-health preservation. Taking the TCM chrono-health preservation smart sachet PulseTime Sachet as an example, this paper combines TCM chrono-health preservation theory, product design logic, and innovation and entrepreneurship practice to explore its application pathways in herbal modular design, constitution-based recommendation, intelligent sensing and feedback, emotional regulation experience, and business model construction. The study argues that, without altering the core principles of TCM theory, smart sachets can realize the everyday expression of TCM health preservation through digitalized, scenario-based, and personalized design, thereby enhancing young people’s acceptance of and engagement with TCM culture. At the same time, such products still face practical challenges in regulatory compliance, technical stability, and user education, which require further improvement in subsequent development.
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