Calamus (菖蒲)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 菖蒲 (chāngpú) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Acorus calamus (the rhizome) — with an aroma profile of herbal, spicy, sweet, earthy. Note: calamus oil can contain β-asarone, restricted in food use in some jurisdictions.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorus in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Acorus calamus on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 菖蒲 |
| Pinyin | chāngpú |
| Scientific name | Acorus calamus (and related Acorus spp.) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | herbal, spicy, sweet, earthy |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Herbal |
| aroma | Spicy |
| aroma | Sweet |
| aroma | Earthy |
| related | Angelica |
| related | Mugwort |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Calamus on IncenseHerbs
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