In the grand halls of the Song Dynasty, incense was more than fragrance—it was a ritual of refinement, healing, and harmony.
Among the most prized formulas of that era was Jiangzhen Xiang (降真香), an alchemical blend once handcrafted for the imperial court under Emperor Huizong, a ruler famed for his artistic brilliance.

At Herimyst, we revive this ancient formula into a modern incense bead and tag—honoring its heritage while adapting it for daily use in today’s world.

A Glimpse into History: Emperor Huizong and His Fragrant Court

Huizong (reign: 1100–1125 AD), the 8th emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, was a calligrapher, painter, and scent enthusiast. His era was marked by a flourishing incense culture, fueled by global spice trade routes flowing into Quanzhou, China's maritime hub.

To curate court fragrance rituals, the emperor commissioned a special workshop known as the Zaoxiang Pavilion (造香阁).
From this chamber came legendary formulas like:

• Xuanhe Imperial Incense (宣和御制香)
• Jiangzhen Xiang (降真香)
• Wang Consort’s Golden Incense (王氏金香)

These were not mere perfumes—they were expressions of power, meditation, and aesthetic mastery.

The Legacy of Jiangzhen Xiang

Jiangzhen Xiang is named after its chief ingredient: the rare Dalbergia odorifera vine. When the vine is wounded, it exudes a resin to heal itself—this hardened resin is what we call jiangzhen. Historically, Taoist practitioners revered it as a sacred material, capable of “grounding the spirit.”

The original formula—recorded in the Xuanhe Archives—called for:

30 taels of jiangzhen, soaked in tea and wine, blended with honey and red dates, and sealed in porcelain jars. The scent was said to be “pure, distant, and transformative.”

Our Craft: Traditional Wisdom, Modern Form

At Herimyst, we adapt this historical formula into incense beads and medallions, using:

• Burmese jiangzhen (Dalbergia odorifera resin)
• Frankincense, myrrh, borneol camphor for clarity and grounding
• Traditional processing: stone grinding, mud kneading, natural drying, and long-term aging

There are no synthetic fragrances, colors, or binders.
Just the time-tested harmony of ancient ingredients, reimagined for modern rituals.

The Aroma Profile: Deep, Layered, Restorative

• Top Note: A cool citrus tone from borneol and frankincense
• Heart Note: Gentle sweetness from benzoin and red dates
• Base Note: Creamy, milky warmth from aged jiangzhen resin, grounded in wood

The result is meditative and elegant, ideal for both wearable incense and calming environments.

A Modern Ritual of Balance

While this incense was once reserved for royalty, its therapeutic qualities are universal:

• Morning focus: Wear a Jiangzhen incense bead bracelet to start your day with clarity
• Afternoon grounding: Hold the medallion in your palm during breathwork or meditation
• Evening restoration: Place near your pillow or in your car to invite calm

In a world of artificial stimulation, this ancient formula offers a natural return to stillness.

“What once perfumed imperial halls now supports your daily balance.”

Herimyst bridges dynastic wisdom with modern wellbeing—one breath at a time.