Tsaoko (草果)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 草果 (cǎoguǒ) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Amomum tsao-ko (FOC: Amomum tsaoko; syn. Lanxangia tsao-ko) — with an aroma profile of smoky, spicy, camphoraceous, warm.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amomum tsaoko in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Lanxangia tsao-ko on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 草果 |
| Pinyin | cǎoguǒ |
| Scientific name | Amomum tsao-ko (FOC: Amomum tsaoko; syn. Lanxangia tsao-ko) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | smoky, spicy, camphoraceous, warm |
| Category | Spices |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Spices |
| aroma | Smoky |
| aroma | Spicy |
| related | Cardamom |
| related | Amomum villosum |
| related | Galangal |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Tsaoko on IncenseHerbs
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