Which botanical species does this wintersweet oil come from, and where is it grown?
This oil is steam-distilled from the fresh blossoms of wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link), a deciduous shrub of the family Calycanthaceae famed as the only flower that blooms proudly in the harsh Chinese winter, poetically called "the first branch to welcome the spring."
Botanical Identity
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link |
| Family | Calycanthaceae (蜡梅科), genus Chimonanthus |
| Part used | Fresh flower blossoms |
| Product code | TPS-EO-006 |
| Origin | Southern & central China: Yunnan, Sichuan, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Chongqing (Beibei Jingguan) |
- Main producing regions include Yunnan, Sichuan, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu and Chongqing (Beibei Jingguan wintersweet, a registered geographical indication product)
- Harvested at full bloom in winter (December–February), distilled within hours to preserve the delicate scent
- Cultivation is standardized by LY/T 3328-2025 (technical regulations for wintersweet cultivation)
Each batch carries full botanical and origin traceability.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
