Flower Dietetic Culture in Song Dynasty

Flower dietetic culture is an integration of ancient flower culture and dietetic culture. The flower dietetic culture in Song Dynasty(960-1279) is the revelation of scientific utilization of flower and pursuit of exquisite life by people in that period, and is the refraction of time characteristics and spiritual status. This paper introduces dietetic culture and drinking culture of flower in Song Dynasty, analyzes the reasons of its prosperity. The flower dietetic culture in Song Dynasty has abundant economic base and social background. It will help us to inherit traditional culture and give us inspiration for scientific utilization of flower.