Frankincense Resin Ru Xiang 乳香 Dried Botanical Incense and Topical Herb 50g Bag

Frankincense, known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香), is the dried resin of Boswellia carterii. This product consists of small golden-amber resin beads, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their warming, moving nature. In TCM theory, Ru Xiang is pungent and bitter with a warm character, traditionally associated with invigorating blood and soothing discomfort. It is commonly used in external applications, incense, and herbal formulas. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ru Xiang (乳香) resin beads from a traditional Chinese herbal source
• Botanical source is Boswellia carterii, a classic frankincense species
• Dried resin form suitable for topical herbal preparations and incense
• Traditionally associated with invigorating blood movement in TCM practice
• Convenient 50g bag, freshly stocked and refrigerated for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to pale amber irregular resin beads with a slightly sticky, waxy texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, balsamic, and resinous, becoming more pronounced when gently warmed or burned as incense.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Burn as traditional incense for a warm resinous aroma
• Incorporate into external herbal oils or topical preparations
• Use in traditional external compresses under practitioner guidance
• Add to herbal craft and aromatherapy blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ru Xiang has long been paired with Mo Yao (myrrh) in classical formulas traditionally used to invigorate blood and ease stagnation. Externally, it is traditionally ground into powders or infused into oils for liniments and plasters. It is also a familiar resin in incense traditions, valued for its warm, balsamic fragrance during meditation and seasonal observances.

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