Abstract:Prunus mume (Mei), celebrated for its exceptional color, fragrance, posture, and charm,possesses profound aesthetic appeal alongside significant ecological and restorative values.Investigating the historical evolution of traditional floral therapy is essential for establishingthe theoretical basis of therapeutic landscapes with Chinese characteristics. Drawing onneuropsychological principles, this study establishes a Perception-Preference-Wellnessframework for traditional five-sensory landscapes. Utilizing Grounded Theory and NVivoqualitative analysis software, this study analyzed 672 poems from The Complete TangPoems to decode the Perception-Preference-Wellness pattern of Prunus mume. Throughthree-level coding of 1 349 references, results indicate that during the Tang and FiveDynasties, five-sensory perception of Prunus mume was predominantly visual, followed bytactile and olfactory, with gustatory and auditory dimensions being less prominent. Thepoets' preferences crystallized around the aesthetic of 'the fair and bright flowers in frigidfragranceearly bloom'. These attributes demonstrate substantial restorative potential,specifically through visual therapy (color), aromatherapeutic effects, and spiritual resilienceinspired by the plant's unyielding nature and vitality in early spring.
