Description
Agarwood Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Aquilaria Crassna
Agarwood Essential Oil.
Agarwood is a fragrant dark resinous wood. It is formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees. They become infected with a type of mold. The heartwood is odorless prior to infection. It is kind of light and pale coloured. As the infection proceed, the tree makes a dark aromatic resin. This called aloes or agar. The result is a very thick and dark resin. It is fixed in the heartwood. The essential oil is made from harvesting the heartwood and then distilling it. The wood is valued for its special fragrance. It is used for incense and perfumes.
Agarwood’s odor is complex and pleasing. It has few or no similar natural analogues. Some commercial fragrances uses the oil as a base ingredient. The oil is also as a natural cologne on it own. Spices and aromatic herbs blends well with the essential oil . Musks makes a great fixatives for agarwood. Good choices is Vanilla, tonka, benzoin, cistus labdanum, patchouli, amber, vetiver and balsams. Agarwood essential oil is very popular globally. The aroma of the oil is a mixture of bitter sweetness and woody, earthy nuances. As Aquilaria trees tend to grow in Asian countries, the scent of Agarwood Oud Oil tends to be quite exotic.
Possible Health benefits:
Tonic – strengthens the body. Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation. Aphrodisiac – increases sexual desire. Diuretic – stimulates the production of urine. Antimicrobial – kills and stop bacteria and virusses. Helps with concentration. Helps with feeling inner peace and balance. Supports healthy digestion. Enhances meditation. Soothes ongoing stress. Stir strength and clarity. Supports greater personal awareness. Softens the skin. Anti-Ageing Benefits. Helps ease Microbial Infections. Offers Sun Protection.
Need an Substitution? Agarwood essential oil has a very unique aroma. You can try rich wood oils. To name a few is Buddha wood, Sandalwood, Rosewood, or Ho wood.
