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