Amomum villosum (砂仁)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 砂仁 (shārén) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Amomum villosum (syn. Wurfbainia villosa) — with an aroma profile of spicy, camphoraceous, warm, slightly bitter.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amomum villosum in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Wurfbainia villosa on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 砂仁 |
| Pinyin | shārén |
| Scientific name | Amomum villosum (syn. Wurfbainia villosa) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | spicy, camphoraceous, warm, slightly bitter |
| Category | Spices |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Spices |
| aroma | Spicy |
| related | Cardamom |
| related | Tsaoko |
| related | Galangal |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Amomum villosum on IncenseHerbs
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