"Jiangzhen" Incense（降真香线香）

Jiangzhen Vine Incense Sticks

｜Smoke That Summons the Heavens｜

Product Type: Stick Incense
Net Weight: 10g (approx. 20 sticks)
Length: 21 cm per stick
Burn Time: Approx. 45 minutes per stick
Ingredient: Wild Jiangzhen vine resin (Hainan, China)

Product Description

Jiangzhen incense has long been regarded as the incense of emperors. Sourced from the dense tropical forests of Hainan, this rare resinous vine only produces aroma after being wounded by age, weather, or insects—then left to harden in the wild over many years. The resulting material is not wood, nor flower, but something in between: dense, blood-red, and brimming with fragrance.

Each stick is handcrafted from powdered Jiangzhen vine resin, with no synthetic additives or fillers. Measuring 21 cm in length, each stick burns for around 45 minutes, releasing bold, upright smoke that rises like a signal fire. This is not incense for subtle ambiance—it is for cleansing space, commanding attention, and opening ritual presence.

Scent Profile

• Opening: sharp, dry, with a metallic edge

• Heart: rich, smoky, red resin warmth

• Base: heavy, earthy, slightly medicinal and primal

The scent of Jiangzhen incense announces itself—like the unfurling of ancient banners, like a gong in still air. It is bold, masculine, elemental. As the smoke rises, it feels as though it is carving a path through the space, lifting stagnant energies and centering the mind.

Historical Context

In Tang and Song Dynasty courts, Jiangzhen incense was burned during coronations, war councils, and sacred offerings. Its name, 降真 (Jiang Zhen), literally means “to summon the true”—referring to its power to align body and spirit, and connect the mortal to the divine.

In Taoist rituals, it is used to drive out distractions, summon clarity, and mark thresholds: the beginning of practice, the start of a ceremony, or the crossing of inner gates.

Recommended Use

• Ceremonial openings: meditation, martial arts, ritual practice

• Space clearing: after illness, conflict, or long absences

• Morning ignition: awaken body and breath with strength

• Sacred disciplines: qigong, recitation, ancestral offerings

• For those who seek presence—not perfume

Product Highlights

• Pure Jiangzhen vine resin from Hainan, wild-harvested

• 10g box, approx. 20 sticks, 21 cm each

• Burns cleanly for ~45 minutes per stick

• Bold, upright smoke with imperial weight

• No synthetic oils, no added fragrance, no charcoal

• Traditionally used in Taoist and court incense rites

• Ideal for strong energy work and powerful grounding

Not every fragrance whispers.
Some arrive with thunder.

This is not a scent for comfort.
This is a summons.

Our incense is entirely handcrafted — never machine-made. We work exclusively with a family-owned incense atelier that dates back to 1404. This lineage once served the imperial court during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and today remains an official partner of the Palace Museum (The Forbidden City).
Due to the artisanal nature of our incense and the long-distance shipping involved, occasional breakage may occur — a natural trace of its handmade origin. As a gesture of appreciation, we offer a complimentary incense holder with every purchase of stick or coil incense. If you are sensitive to this, we kindly suggest reconsidering before placing your order.