Resin¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: Dried tree resins — frankincense (乳香) and myrrh (没药) — are loose aromatic materials that melt and release scent when heated.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LanDeng editorial definition — material taxonomy (no external citation). | editorial_interpretation | Tier 6 — Editorial synthesis | 2026-09-28 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | aromatic material (loose resin tears) |
| Source | dried tree resins (frankincense Boswellia, myrrh Commiphora) |
| Processing | tapped gum resins, dried into tears; heated on a charcoal disc or electric heater |
| Physical characteristics | resin tears that melt on heat |
| Aroma | rich, fresh scent released on heat |
| Burning behavior | melts (rather than smolders); heated, not burned — minimal smoke on an electric heater, more on charcoal |
| Applications | indirect-fire (隔火焚香) appreciation; traditional bakhoor-style heating on charcoal |
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