Sandalwood Sticks Tan Xiang 檀香 Dried Aromatic Wood Strips for Incense and Traditional Use 500g
$54.46
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Description
Sandalwood Sticks, known in TCM as Tan Xiang (檀香), from Santalum album, consisting of dried aromatic heartwood strips and granules. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its warm, aromatic nature, sandalwood is commonly used in incense, sachets, and ceremonial burning. This bulk pack is sold as a dried agricultural product and is intended for external aromatic use rather than as a substitute for medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Dried sandalwood heartwood strips and granules known as Tan Xiang 檀香
- Botanical source Santalum album with naturally aromatic heartwood
- Traditional TCM material prized for its warm fragrance and calming aroma
- Sun-dried processing with no added fragrance or binders
- Bulk 500g pack suitable for incense making, sachets, and ceremonial use


Quality & Sensory
The strips typically show a pale yellow to light golden wood tone with a fine, dense grain. They carry a rich, sweet, woody aroma that deepens when warmed or burned, and the granules release fragrance readily when heated.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried aromatic wood |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 檀香 |
| Pinyin | Tan Xiang |
| Botanical Name | Santalum album |
| Plant Part | Heartwood strips and granules |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Burn as loose incense or add to incense blends
- Fill sachets and drawers for natural fragrance
- Use in ceremonial or meditation settings
- Craft aromatic wood chips for decorative bowls


Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, sandalwood has long been burned as incense in temples and homes, valued for its sweet, woody fragrance. It was traditionally associated with calming the mind during meditation and was included in aromatic sachets and ceremonial blends. Old Mountain sandalwood strips are especially favored for slow, even burning.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is bulk dried sandalwood heartwood, supplied as strips and granules known in Chinese as Tan Xiang 檀香.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: Sandalwood is traditionally prized for its warm, sweet woody aroma and has long been used in incense and ceremonial burning.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: It is typically burned as loose incense, added to incense blends, or placed in sachets for natural fragrance.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 15 × 10 cm |
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