Dried Dalbergia Odorifera Jiang Xiang 降香 Wood Chips 500g Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Dalbergia Wood, known in TCM as Jiang Xiang (降香), from Dalbergia odorifera. These dried wood chips are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their aromatic resinous heartwood. In TCM theory, Jiang Xiang is considered acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with moving qi and blood. Suitable for decoction or external aromatic use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jiang Xiang 降香 dried wood chips from Dalbergia odorifera
• Aromatic resinous heartwood traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural fragrance and wood texture
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood
• 500g pre-packaged supply suitable for decoction or aromatic applications

Quality & Sensory

The chips typically show a reddish-brown to purplish-brown heartwood with a hard, dense texture and fine grain. They typically carry a rich, woody, slightly spicy aroma that becomes more pronounced when heated or decocted, with a mild acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Used as an aromatic ingredient in traditional herbal preparations
• Incorporated into incense or fragrance blends
• Stored as a classic TCM herbal material for professional dispensing

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jiang Xiang has traditionally been used to move qi, invigorate blood, and alleviate discomfort associated with blood stagnation. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, often added near the end of cooking, and appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Dan Shen and Sha Ren. Its aromatic wood has also been valued in incense and external applications.

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