Perilla (紫苏)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 紫苏 (zǐsū) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Perilla frutescens — with an aroma profile of herbal, minty, sweet, anise-like.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perilla frutescens in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Perilla frutescens on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 紫苏 |
| Pinyin | zǐsū |
| Scientific name | Perilla frutescens |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | herbal, minty, sweet, anise-like |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Herbal |
| aroma | Sweet |
| related | Mint |
| related | Agastache |
| related | Mugwort |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Perilla on IncenseHerbs
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