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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