Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Olibanum (stir-fried) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 炒乳香 · Chao Ru Xiang |
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| Medicinal Part | Others |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried resin exuded from the bark of Boswellia carterii Birdw. (Burseraceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Liver, Spleen |
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What Is Chao Ru Xiang?
Chao Ru Xiang (Stir-fried Frankincense) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Somalia and Ethiopia.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Warm
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Chao Ru Xiang: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Olibanum (stir-fried)
Botanical Origin
The dried resin exuded from the bark of Boswellia carterii Birdw. (Burseraceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Somalia and Ethiopia.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is yellow, transparent, aromatic, and free of foreign matter.
Macroscopic Features
Small irregular lumps or granules; externally yellowish-white or pale yellow, often covered with pale yellow dust. After stir-frying, surface is darker yellow or brownish, opaque, often with slight scorched spots. Hard or brittle; fractured surface is glass-like or waxy. Special aromatic odor, taste pungent and slightly bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; WarmHeartLiverSpleen
Traditional Functions
Invigorates blood and stops pain, reduces swelling and promotes tissue healing; stir-fried form reduces irritation.
How Chao Ru Xiang Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Chao Ru Xiang is classified among the Blood-activating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
