Asafoetida (阿魏)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 阿魏 (āwèi) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Ferula assa-foetida — with an aroma profile of pungent, sulfurous, savory, resinous.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferula assa-foetida on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Ferula sinkiangensis (新疆阿魏) on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 阿魏 |
| Pinyin | āwèi |
| Scientific name | Ferula assa-foetida |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | pungent, sulfurous, savory, resinous |
| Category | Resins |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Resins |
| aroma | Resinous |
| related | Galangal |
| related | Frankincense |
| related | Costus |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Asafoetida on IncenseHerbs
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