Encyclopedia of Fragrant Materials · Volume Navigation
Agarwood, sandalwood, ambergris, musk, frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, storax—each given its own biography, the foundation for knowing and using incense.
Volume Contents
- Agarwood
- Sandalwood
- Ambergris
- Musk
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Benzoin
- Storax
- Clove
- Agastache
- Nardostachys
- Linglingxiang
This section examines "incense materials" themselves, and pairs withIncense as Medicine Prescriptions(use as medicinal materials),Famous Incense Formulas Through the Ages(formulas of combinations). The descriptions of medicinal properties are traditional perceptions and not medical advice.
Incense Materials Illustrated Guide · Volume Navigation
The following Q&A is compiled from the content of this site for quick understanding; the medicinal properties of incense materials are all traditional perceptions and do not constitute medical advice.
Which incense materials are included in the Incense Materials Illustrated Guide?
It includes twelve commonly used incense materials—agarwood, sandalwood, ambergris, musk, frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, storax, clove, nardostachys, agastache, and borneol—explaining the origin, incense character, and traditional perceptions of each.
How to identify incense using the illustrated guide?
It is recommended to look at three points for comparison: origin and category, incense character description (cool, sweet, pungent, bitter), and records of traditional uses. Only by comparing with actual materials can you build reliable olfactory memory.
Can incense materials be used as medicinal materials?
The records of nature and flavor in the illustrated guide are compiled from traditional literature and are for cultural reference only; using incense materials as medicine must be diagnosed by a professional physician. This site does not provide any medical advice.