苏合香 sū hé xiāng

DEFINITIONS

  1. snowdrop bush (Styrax officinalis)
  2. gum storax, used in TCM

CHARACTERS

苏 sū revive, resurrect; a species of thyme; transliteration of 'Soviet'
合 hé combine, unite, join; gather
香 xiāng fragrant, sweet-smelling; incense