Hainan Jiang Xiang Jiangzhenxiang Heartwood Pieces Premium Aromatic Herb for Cooking 500g

Hainan Jiang Xiang (降香), also known as Jiangzhenxiang, is the heartwood of Dalbergia odorifera, a fragrant rosewood from Hainan. In TCM theory it is warm, acrid, and associated with the Liver and Spleen channels. Traditionally used to invigorate blood, regulate qi, and ease discomfort. This raw heartwood is sold as a food agricultural product for culinary preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hainan-origin Jiang Xiang heartwood
• Known in TCM as Jiangzhenxiang (降真香)
• Raw whole heartwood pieces in original form
• Naturally aromatic purple-brown wood
• Sold as a food agricultural product for cooking

Quality & Sensory

The heartwood typically shows a deep purple-brown to reddish-brown color with a dense, hard texture and visible grain. It carries a warm, sweet-resinous aroma described as 'purple sauce' fragrance. When simmered, it releases a mild woody-sweet note without bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups and broths
• Used in braised meat dishes
• Added to traditional congee
• Cooked in herbal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jiang Xiang is traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and regulate qi. It is often simmered in decoctions or soups, sometimes paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui. Folk practice also uses it in warming culinary broths for seasonal comfort.

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