Chenxiang, 沉香
Dublin Core
Title
Chenxiang, 沉香
Description
The resinous wood of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae).
Relation
Dried wood
Type
Medicine
Medicine Item Type Metadata
Chinese Name
沉香
English Name
Tambac
Category
Stems and woods
Origin
The resinous wood of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae).
Macroscopic Features
1. Irregular, helmet-shaped;
2. Relatively firm texture;
3. Aromatic odor;
4. When burned, it produces thick smoke, an intense fragrance, and a black oily substance
2. Relatively firm texture;
3. Aromatic odor;
4. When burned, it produces thick smoke, an intense fragrance, and a black oily substance
Collection
Citation
“Chenxiang, 沉香,” CCCH9051 Group 48, accessed May 10, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/items/show/5.