Lemon Balm (香蜂草)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 香蜂草 (xiāngfēngcǎo) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Melissa officinalis — with an aroma profile of lemony, herbal, fresh, slightly sweet, green.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa officinalis in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Melissa officinalis on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 香蜂草 |
| Pinyin | xiāngfēngcǎo |
| Scientific name | Melissa officinalis |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | lemony, herbal, fresh, slightly sweet, green |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Herbal |
| related | Mint |
| related | Basil |
| related | Bergamot |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Lemon Balm on IncenseHerbs
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