Amber (琥珀)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 琥珀 (hǔpò) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — fossil resin (not botanical) — with an aroma profile of resinous, warm, sweet, balsamic.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本草纲目 木之一 on Wikisource | traditional | Tier 3 — Historical primary source | 2026-09-20 |
| 香乘 on Wikisource | traditional | Tier 3 — Historical primary source | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 琥珀 |
| Pinyin | hǔpò |
| Scientific name | fossil resin (not botanical) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | resinous, warm, sweet, balsamic |
| Category | Resins |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Resins |
| aroma | Resinous |
| aroma | Sweet |
| aroma | Balsamic |
| related | Pine Resin |
| related | Storax |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Amber on IncenseHerbs
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