Quince (木瓜)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 木瓜 (mùguā) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Pseudocydonia sinensis (syn. Chaenomeles sinensis) — with an aroma profile of fruity, sweet, floral, tart.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaenomeles sinensis (Chinese quince) in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Pseudocydonia sinensis on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| 本草纲目 果之二 on Wikisource | traditional | Tier 3 — Historical primary source | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 木瓜 |
| Pinyin | mùguā |
| Scientific name | Pseudocydonia sinensis (syn. Chaenomeles sinensis) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | fruity, sweet, floral, tart |
| Category | Fruits |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Fruits |
| aroma | Sweet |
| aroma | Floral |
| related | Kumquat |
| related | Citron |
| related | Finger Citron |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Quince on IncenseHerbs
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