Premium Incense: Xiu Duoluo Incense with 100% Genuine Ambergris Powder

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The postage increase is truly a last resort, and we hope for your understanding and continued support. Shop Owner's Note: As someone involved in the world of incense, I've always aspired to collect the world's four great fragrances: Agarwood (Sinking Wood), Sandalwood, Ambergris, and Musk. I also dream of blending and crafting incense. Ambergris, in particular, fascinates me, perhaps due to its oceanic origins or the mystique surrounding its journey from the sea. Most ambergris available today is not genuine; a terrestrial resin often resembles it, leading to frequent deceptions. True ambergris is rapidly acquired by well-funded luxury brands in Europe and America for perfume production. What little remains, if any, commands exorbitant prices. After a long search, I had never before encountered the scent of authentic ambergris. By a fortunate turn of events, I connected with an elder who, due to his extraordinary life experiences and personal fondness for incense materials, has amassed the largest collection of ambergris in Southeast Asia. He truly is unrivaled in this regard. The incense, perfumes, and related products from his collection all carry the scent of ambergris, much like how Palo Santo is to my home. He has graciously created this exclusive Xiu Duoluo incense for our shop, featuring the finest ingredients. It includes rare Kyara Agarwood powder (incidentally, this remarkable individual's Kyara and Agarwood collections are legendary, both rare and supreme. Many claim Kyara, but his is the true Kyara. Having had the privilege to smell it, using this incense feels akin to experiencing something from the heavens), Nha Trang Agarwood powder, Ling Xiang grass, Patchouli, Frankincense, Myrrh, Mugwort, and peach wood powder... And the highlight! It's blended with 100% pure, genuine Ambergris powder. This incense is crafted with 100% authentic ingredients! True to our shop's ethos, we never add artificial chemical additives, ensuring your peace of mind. The premium materials promise an unparalleled sensory experience, with a lingering, clear fragrance that will captivate your spirit! This incense is ideal for personal use and also serves as an excellent offering for Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and deities. Product Dimensions: Small box transparent tube 5g: Length: 8 inches, Diameter: 1.8mm, Weight: approx. 5g, Sticks: approx. 6 (based on weight), Burning Time: 45 minutes, Origin: Taiwan Large box paper tube 10g: Length: 8 inches, Diameter: 1.8mm, Weight: approx. 10g, Sticks: approx. 15 (based on weight), Burning Time: 45 minutes, Origin: Taiwan The Song Dynasty poem "Burning Incense" by Chen Qufei can serve as an inspiration for the ambiance when burning this incense: A bright window welcomes the quiet day, I sit in silence, releasing worldly ties; Soon, infinite thoughts, will be entrusted to this single wisp of smoke. In that time, precepts, concentration, and wisdom, a wondrous offering for humans and heavens; Am I not a clear companion, now awakened in spirit. Incense smoke curls in solitary green, clouds of vapor rise thousands of feet; Leisurely, it ascends to the void, ethereal, returning with the wind. Worldly affairs have past and present, the nature of incense remains unchanged; It must be the moon in the water, round again when the waves settle. About Ambergris: The "Compendium of Materia Medica - Supplement" records: "Ambergris. Elegant; ambergris islands exist, near the land of Huamian, where locals gather it from trees, capturing its supreme fragrance, used in the imperial court's sweet incense." Ambergris is a centuries-old marvel, exceptionally rare and costly. Since ancient times, it has been a highly coveted, mysterious, and precious natural spice in both the East and West, possessing a unique sweet, earthy aroma. In ancient times, it was a top-tier natural incense and a valuable tribute. According to research literature, ambergris is a waxy solid formed when sperm whales consume cephalopods like squid and octopuses. The indigestible parts accumulate in their intestines, are coated by secretions, and are then weathered by seawater and sun for decades. Its unique aroma allows it to be used in perfumes or traditional Chinese medicine. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also regards it as a precious medicinal material, commonly known as "floating gold." The giant squid of the deep sea is the primary food source for sperm whales. While squid flesh is soft, their beak-like jaws and internal skeletons are difficult to digest and typically remain in the stomach. One sperm whale's stomach was found to contain over twenty thousand beak fragments. One theory suggests that the sperm whale's digestive tract secretes substances to encapsulate these indigestible items, facilitating their passage. Complex processing by bacteria and enzymes within the whale's intestines eventually leads to the accumulation of secretions, increasing in size and ultimately being expelled from the whale's body—this is the origin of ambergris. Approximately only one in every 100 sperm whales contains ambergris. Most ambergris discovered today is produced by sperm whales, though it can also be found in the intestines of some smaller sperm whales. There are also records of similar substances found in the intestines of northern bottlenose whales and certain baleen whales. While the appearance, color, and composition of ambergris can vary depending on the whale and environment—whether white, gray, black, or brown—it remains a precious spice. After processing and refinement by Europeans, ambergris's aroma is greatly enhanced, and its price skyrockets. For those who appreciate ambergris, the quality and scent of top-grade specimens are unforgettable, truly treasures of the world. Appreciating ambergris requires not only experienced discernment but also a careful listening to nature's whispers. Genuine ambergris possesses unique characteristics in its appearance, texture, color, and aroma, making it an irreplaceable spice. About Kyara (Kinam) Incense: Early records of Kyara include the "Collected Records of Song Dynasty Imperial Tribute" (published around the Song Dynasty), which notes that in the third year of the Qiandao era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1167 AD), tribute from Champa (Vietnam) included frankincense, ivory, and 310 jin of "Kanam wood agarwood." Additionally, Chen Jing's "Compendium of Incense" (compiled from the late Southern Song to early Yuan Dynasty) mentions "Qie Lan wood" as the "supreme treasure among incenses," with a price equivalent to gold. In the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber," during Imperial Consort Yuanchun's visit to the Rongguo Mansion, among the gifts bestowed upon Grandmother Jia was a sinking wood cane and a string of Qie Lan prayer beads. The "Record of Siamese Customs and Military Affairs," compiled during the Kan'ei era of Japan (1624-1643), documents the journey of Tennikuhei to Siam (from the mountainous region between Thailand and Cambodia). It mentions agarwood from Southeast Asia, with the finest quality being "Jia Lu," followed by "Chen Xiang." (In this context, is "Jia Lu" considered a type of agarwood, or separate from the agarwood tree?) The term "Jia Lu" is said to derive from the Sanskrit and local language word "KALAM," meaning "black." In the trade of agarwood, the highest grade is referred to as "Jia Lu." In ancient times, travel and communication between Southeast Asian countries and China were difficult, and due to language differences, different regions had various names for agarwood. Through phonetic translation, names like Qie Lan Xiang, Jia Nan Mu, Qi Nan Mu, and Qi Nan emerged. Currently, according to botanical classification research, top-grade Kyara is found only in the species [AQUILARIA CRASSNA]. This species secretes unique oil molecules not found in other species, which are characteristic of Kyara and are considered the reason for its distinctive aroma. Therefore, regardless of what one considers Kyara, it should originate from the [AQUILARIA CRASSNA] species. However, the perception in folk, merchant, and collector circles differs. In the current market, for any production area, during the oil formation process of agarwood, if the time is sufficient, the oil density is high, and the aroma is excellent, many traders refer to it as "Kyara." Kyara has become a classification term, denoting the highest grade of agarwood. Thus, "Kyara" can be considered a synonym for top-grade agarwood; the highest quality agarwood from any region is valued comparably to "Kyara." Consequently, individuals describe Kyara based on their subjective understanding and knowledge, leading to numerous terms like white Kyara, green Kyara, purple Kyara, yellow Kyara, and black Kyara. Some categorize by external color, while others have different criteria, resulting in varied definitions and conflicting explanations, making classification difficult. Before the emergence of these numerous terms, incense farmers in the production areas recognized only two types of Kyara: white Kyara and green Kyara (this is one perspective; there may be other explanations from different farmers, as cultural variations are expected). Kyara requires fine strands and soft strands; raw incense is white Kyara, and aged incense is green Kyara. Of course, Kyara can be shaved into curls or kneaded into a paste; those with full oil content that sink in water often possess a cooling sensation. This is what incense farmers refer to as Kyara. However, Kyara is almost always formed in the heartwood. Raw incense, originally sinking in water, may lose buoyancy over time due to dehydration. Similarly, some good-smelling agarwood may not sink in water. Good agarwood with both excellent aroma and quality exists in all production areas. Therefore, when purchasing agarwood, one should determine the price and value based on its aroma, specific gravity (oil content), and origin, rather than fixating on the term "Kyara." After all, white, green, yellow, purple, and black are merely price indicators created by people.