Patchouli (广藿香)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 广藿香 (guǎnghuòxiāng) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Pogostemon cablin — with an aroma profile of earthy, woody, balsamic, spicy.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogostemon in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Pogostemon on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 广藿香 |
| Pinyin | guǎnghuòxiāng |
| Scientific name | Pogostemon cablin |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | earthy, woody, balsamic, spicy |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Earthy |
| aroma | Woody |
| aroma | Balsamic |
| aroma | Spicy |
| related | Vetiver |
| related | Cedar |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Patchouli on IncenseHerbs
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