Zedoary (莪术)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 莪术 (ézhú) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Curcuma zedoaria (cf. Curcuma phaeocaulis) — with an aroma profile of earthy, camphoraceous, warm, slightly bitter.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curcuma phaeocaulis in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Curcuma zedoaria on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 莪术 |
| Pinyin | ézhú |
| Scientific name | Curcuma zedoaria (cf. Curcuma phaeocaulis) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | earthy, camphoraceous, warm, slightly bitter |
| Category | Roots |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Roots |
| aroma | Earthy |
| related | Turmeric |
| related | Aromatic Turmeric |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Zedoary on IncenseHerbs
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