Spikenard (甘松)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 甘松 (gānsōng) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Nardostachys jatamansi — with an aroma profile of earthy, woody, sweet, musky.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nardostachys jatamansi in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Nardostachys jatamansi on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 甘松 |
| Pinyin | gānsōng |
| Scientific name | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | earthy, woody, sweet, musky |
| Category | Roots |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Roots |
| aroma | Earthy |
| aroma | Woody |
| aroma | Sweet |
| related | Sandalwood |
| related | Vetiver |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Spikenard on IncenseHerbs
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