Agarwood Chen Xiang 沉香 Dried Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Incense Wood

Agarwood, known in TCM as Chen Xiang (沉香), is the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria agallocha, offered here as dried slices. Traditionally associated with moving qi and calming the spirit, it is valued in classical decoctions and incense practice. In TCM theory it is aromatic, acrid, and warm. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried agarwood slices supplied as a raw Chinese herbal product
• Botanical source Aquilaria agallocha with Chinese name Chen Xiang 沉香
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support calm
• Dried and processed for convenient slicing and decoction
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, incense, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish slices with a dense, resinous texture and visible grain. The aroma is characteristically deep, woody, and balsamic, becoming richer when warmed or simmered.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Used in incense and aromatic burning practice
• Added to classical formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored refrigerated to preserve aroma and freshness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Xiang is traditionally used to move qi, alleviate chest and abdominal discomfort, and calm the spirit. It is often ground into powder, added near the end of decoctions, or used in incense blends. Traditionally paired with herbs such as Cyperus or Costus root in qi-regulating formulas.

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