法苑珠林 36.91

36.91

Mumi incense. The Yiwu zhi states: 'Mumi incense is named the fragrance tree. Living for a thousand years, its roots and trunk are extremely large. It is first felled and left fallen for four or five years before one goes to inspect it. After a long time, the inferior parts of the tree roots decay, and only the firm inner knots remain pure and fragrant.' The Guangzhi states: 'Mumi comes from Jiaozhou and the Western Regions.' The Bencao jing states: 'Muxiang is also called mixiang; its taste is acrid and warm.'