Herb Dictionary
Crafted from pure botanical herbs, our incense calms the mind, regulates breathing, supports restful sleep, and purifies the air. It soothes emotions, enhances focus for meditation or reading, and creates a warm, comforting atmosphere that nurtures balance and peace.
Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)
Gui Zhi is the young twig of the cinnamon tree, often picked in spring or summer. It smells warm and sweet like cinnamon and is used to ease colds, headaches, and body aches caused by chills.
Guan Zhong (Cyrtomium Fortunei)
Guan Zhong comes from the root of a fern plant. It has a fresh grassy smell with a hint of bitterness and is often used in summer to cool the body or keep insects away.
Yin Chen (Artemisia Capillaris)
Yin Chen is the fuzzy young sprout of a wild herb picked in spring. It smells like freshly cut grass with a slight bitter note and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to support liver health and boost energy.
Fu Ling (Wolfiporia Cocos, or Poria Mushroom)
Fu Ling is a white fungus that grows on pine tree roots. It has a soft woody scent like dried pine or sawdust and is commonly used in soups or snacks to calm the mind and support digestion.
Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus Jujuba Kernel)
Suan Zao Ren is the dried seed of the sour jujube fruit. It has a light nutty smell with a soft sour note and is known for helping with sleep, anxiety, and restlessness.
Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root)
Yuan Zhi comes from the root of a small flowering plant. It has a slightly spicy, earthy scent and is used to improve memory, calm the mind, and reduce nightmares.
Tan Xiang (Sandalwood)
Sandalwood is a fragrant wood originally from Southeast Asia. It has a smooth, sweet, woody smell and is often used for relaxation, meditation, or as a calming scent in temples and perfumes.
Chen Xiang (Agarwood)
Chen Xiang is a rare aromatic resin formed when a special tree is wounded and slowly heals over many years. It has a deep, rich scent with woody, sweet, and smoky layers, often used in meditation and traditional healing.
Chuan Yu Jin (Curcuma Sichuanensis)
Chuan Yu Jin is the root of a turmeric-like plant. It smells warm and spicy, like ginger with earthy notes, and is used to lift mood, support circulation, and ease period discomfort.
Ding Xiang (Clove)
Ding Xiang is the dried flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree. It smells warm, spicy, and slightly sweet—very much like holiday spices—and is used for its comforting, warming qualities.
Huo Xiang (Patchouli)
Huo Xiang is a leafy herb from the mint family, often grown in warm, humid climates. It gives off a strong, earthy, and slightly sweet herbal scent and is commonly used to refresh the body and settle the stomach.