Pine Needles (松针)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 松针 (sōngzhēn) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Pinus spp. (the needles) — with an aroma profile of piney, conifer, fresh, green.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinus in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Pinus massoniana on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| 本草纲目 木之一 on Wikisource | traditional | Tier 3 — Historical primary source | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 松针 |
| Pinyin | sōngzhēn |
| Scientific name | Pinus spp. (the needles) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | piney, conifer, fresh, green |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| technique | Scented Sachet |
| related | Pine Resin |
| related | Cedar |
| related | Juniper |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Pine Needles on IncenseHerbs
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