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

Dried Frankincense Resin, known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香), a natural gum resin traditionally sourced from Boswellia trees. This raw herb is naturally sun-dried and supplied as irregular amber-toned resin pieces. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving qi. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications; special populations should avoid consumption and professional guidance is advised.

Key Selling Points

• Raw frankincense resin known in TCM as Ru Xiang (乳香)
• Natural gum resin pieces with traditional blood-moving associations in TCM
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and home apothecaries
• Commonly used in decoction blends and external herbal applications

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to amber-brown irregular resin lumps with a slightly glossy, powdery surface. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and balsamic, and the resin typically has a bitter, acrid taste when chewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Ground for use in external herbal pastes and compresses
• Added to foot soak blends for traditional external use
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ru Xiang is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, moving qi, and easing discomfort, and it is a classic component of formulas for trauma and stagnation patterns. It is often paired with Mo Yao (myrrh) in decoctions or powdered for external application. Traditionally prepared by stir-frying with vinegar to moderate its properties before internal use.

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