Cypress Seed (柏子)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 柏子 (bǎizǐ) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Platycladus orientalis — with an aroma profile of roasted, nutty, woody, resinous.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platycladus orientalis in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Platycladus orientalis on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 柏子 |
| Pinyin | bǎizǐ |
| Scientific name | Platycladus orientalis |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | roasted, nutty, woody, resinous |
| Category | Seeds |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Seeds |
| aroma | Woody |
| aroma | Resinous |
| related | Pine Resin |
| related | Cedar |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Cypress Seed on IncenseHerbs
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