Spearmint (留兰香)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 留兰香 (liúlánxiāng) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Mentha spicata — with an aroma profile of cooling, minty, sweet, fresh, green.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha spicata in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Mentha spicata on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 留兰香 |
| Pinyin | liúlánxiāng |
| Scientific name | Mentha spicata |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | cooling, minty, sweet, fresh, green |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| aroma | Sweet |
| related | Mint |
| related | Peppermint |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Spearmint on IncenseHerbs
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