Frankincense Resin Ru Xiang 乳香 Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use 500g

Frankincense, known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香), is the aromatic resin of Boswellia species, traditionally supplied as irregular translucent tears or granules. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. This raw herb is commonly decocted in formulas or prepared for external applications. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ru Xiang (乳香) resin, a classic TCM botanical
• Sourced from Boswellia species, supplied as whole resin tears
• Traditionally associated with invigorating blood and easing discomfort
• Sun-dried and sorted as ungraded whole herb material
• Suitable for decoction pieces, powders, or external herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The resin typically appears as pale yellow to amber tears with a waxy, slightly glossy surface and brittle texture. It carries a warm, balsamic, resinous aroma, and when heated or decocted it develops a characteristic pine-like, slightly bitter fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in traditional herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Ground into powder for external pastes or compresses
• Combined with myrrh in classical TCM pairings
• Used in traditional incense or aromatic preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ru Xiang is traditionally paired with Mo Yao (myrrh) to invigorate blood and dispel stagnation, and it appears in classical external liniments and plasters. It is also traditionally used in folk practice as an aromatic resin for incense. Preparation traditionally involves stir-frying with vinegar to moderate its resinous nature before decoction.

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