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