Agarwood (Oud) Absolute
Information
- Aquilaria malaccensis is the major source of agarwood, a resinous heartwood, used for incense and perfumes
- Also Known as Aloes wood and Malacca eagle-wood
- Tropical small tree (Evergreen), has pale, thin and smooth trunk, silky young shoots and leathery and long, sword shaped leaves.
- It has white flowers in clusters and its fruits are egg shaped and velvety
- Edible parts are the seeds and the bark
Primary Benefits
- The incense is used against cancer in Western, Chinese, and Indian medicine.
- Relieves spasms
- Lowers fevers
- Helps with asthma, colic and diarrhea
Details
Botanical Name: Aquilaria malaccensis
Origin: Thailand
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: The bark,seed.s The resin is used to flavor curries
Color: The wood is light brown and odorless
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: In commercial perfume it is said "Oud" is a recreated synthetic note. Agarwood is used as a middle or base note.
Aroma: A rich, musty woody-nutty scent
Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cardamom, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cistus, Elemi, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lotus, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pink Peppercorn, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tobacco
Main Chemical Components: sesquiterpenoids and aromatic species
Plant Information
Agar wood is an astringent, stimulant, tonic herb that relieves spasms, especially of the digestive and respiratory systems, and lowers fevers[ 238 ]. In Western, Chinese and Indian medicines the incense is used against cancer, especially of the thyroid gland. In China it is applied as a sedative against abdominal complaints, asthma, colic and diarrhoea, and as an aphrodisiac and carminative[ 310 ]. The grated wood enters into various preparations used especially during and after childbirth, and to treat rheumatism, smallpox and abdominal pains. Decoctions of the wood are said to have anti-microbial properties, e.g. Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Shigella flexneri[ 310 ].
Usage
Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense.
Safety
Always test for skin sensitivity prior to widespread use and use on the feet when possible. Excessive use of any oil can lead to skin sensitization. If skin irritation does occur, wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Keep out of eyes, ears, or nose. Experts do not recommend using essential oil if you have a terminal illness, cancer, epilepsy or a number of other conditions. Not all oils are created equal, so test brands carefully, and never use an oil in a way not recommended. Our oil is therapeutic grade, however we do not recommend any oils be used internally unless on the advice of a medical professional.
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