What are the benefits of agarwood?

Agarwood is the most expensive wood in the world. It is a product of Southeast Asian forests. It has a lot of names. We can find Agarwood in the following countries: India( Agar), Vietnam( Tram Huong), Thailand( Ma Kristina), Laos( Ma Ketsana), Myanma( Thit Mhwa e), Malaysia( Gaharu, Pokok), Indonesia( Ki karas), Cambodia( Chann Crassna), China( Chenxiang).

Agarwood has a lot of benefits. The benefits of it also follow with increasing additions. We can mention the following uses: Traditional medicine, Spiritual symbols of Religion, Aromatherapy of essential oils, etc. That is one of the reasons why it so useful. Of course, Agarwood is so expensive. Moreover, agarwood’s benefits are very special and quality. Because the article is limited. So we will choose the typical uses and carefully explore the uses of Agarwood.

The benefit of agarwood in traditional medicine

The effect of agarwood in traditional medicine has been recorded in many ancient documents. We can find the benefits of agarwood in the literature of traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Indian medicine, and Arabic traditional medicine, etc.

In traditional Chinese, Agarwood has been a medicine name since ancient times. It is spicy, bitter, warm, and slightly sweet. Agarwood is a rare medicinal herb that has antibacterial, immune-boosting natural properties. Enter the lungs, kidneys, spleen, stomach, meridians. Unlock the functions of internal organs, very effective for the lungs, kidneys, liver, stomach, intestines, heart, etc.

It is the best medicinal herb in the antihypertensive remedy, positively impacting infected functions. Such as lung (tuberculosis, asthma), kidney (kidney, sperm, impotence), liver (hepatitis, cirrhosis, enlarged liver), stomach (stomach ulcers, gastritis stomach, stomach pain), and bowel (constipation). It can regulate the movement of Qi in the human body.

For the time being, according to the documents of the Chinese Medical Commission. There are 47 traditional Chinese Medical products. They are valid manufacturing licenses and contain ingredient agarwood powder.

Barry Rawlinson, who is CEO of Asia Plantation Capital said: “Traditional Chinese Medicines are now using the world over. Even forming the basis of many alternative health treatments in the West. It is not only China where agarwood has been used in medicines for more than one thousand years. Traditional uses extend across Asia and into India within Ayurveda. Even the Middle East where agarwood chips and Oud oil have a long-established high-value market.”

The benefits of agarwood in Spiritual symbols of Religion

Agarwood appeared early in the ancient records. It was of great significance in the development of world religions. It is a religious sacred object. Agarwood is one of the three treasures ( Agarwood, Myrrh, Gold). It was brought to the world by the three restrictions before Jealousy came to the world.

In the same way, Agarwood is known as one of the products associated with the culture and spirituality of East Asians. In Buddhism, agarwood has entered sutras. According to the Lotus Sutra (The 19th Quality – The Dhamma of Merit). Many good men or good women maintain the Lotus Sutras. Practicing the dharma successfully. You can smell all over the three great heavenly realms, and enjoy the scents of heaven, especially Agarwood.

Since ancient times, Agarwood (in the form of a piece or powder) has been used for burning in meditation, chanting, and other rituals. Buddhists all over the world also use the 108-seed Agar strings when chanting Buddhist chants. It is warmed by body temperature and friction when Buddhists pray. Tram seeds emit an elegant scent that helps people calm their minds, and relax in the space of meditation.

Moreover, in the Minlindapanha – Di Lan Da sutras had a part about Nirvana,  Mr. Na-tien skillfully used the comparison to describe Nirvana. In which there is a comparison of agarwood as below:

As a further master, Agarwood has 03 characteristics. It is difficult to find, an absolute fragrance, everyone likes and praises.

Like Nirvana, there are 03 characteristics. It is difficult to find and difficult to meet. The scent of discipline, meditation. Wisdom is the absolute aroma. It is the place of the Saints to rest.

Therefore, when using incense to offer to the Three Jewels (Buddha – Dharma – Sangha) is the way that Buddhists show their utmost respect.

Nowadays, we can find a lot of products made from agarwood. Such as Kynam, Agarwood chips, Agarwood oil, Agarwood collection, Agarwood bracelet, Agarwood incense, preparations of agarwood, etc.

See more: Differences between kinam oud and agarwood

The benefits of agarwood in Aromatherapy of essential oils

Agarwood essential oil is refined from precious agarwood after distillation and extraction. It is the essence of agarwood. Agarwood essential oil has multiple effects on the human body. Such as improving aura, relieving stress, sleeping, anti-depression, regulating the body and mind, and promoting the body’s metabolism. Agarwood benefit of essential oil used as incense or as a perfume.

In according, In Middle Eastern countries, 100 ml of essential oil is 2 times more expensive than a quantity of pure gold.

At present, there are three types of agarwood oil in the industry. One is pure agarwood oil extracted from 100% agarwood raw materials by ancient distillation. One product is agarwood essential oil with a small amount of agarwood raw materials. The other is mass-produced.

Above all, The agarwood perfume industry is very popular with many people. It is irrespective of gender. it is trusted by many wealthy people. The agarwood perfume is deep, rich, sweet, and warm. The charm of agarwood perfume in addition to the faint scent. It also has the effect of saving the seductive fragrance. Bringing people respect and infinite beauty. In other words, It is making people love. It is a unique scent.

In conclusion, You can refer to some agarwood perfumes. Such as Tom Ford Oud Wood, Ajimal Saif Al-Hind, Frederic Malle the Night, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, Baruti Nooud, etc.

Some therapies use agarwood benefits in your home

• Body odor: Take a stick of Agarwood. Rub on smooth ice with Milk or Rosewater. Apply this mixture on your body before showering.
• Fever: Boil a small piece of Agarwood in 3 cups water, boiling it in a clay pot until half dry. Let it cool. Drink one tablespoon per day for 3 days.
• Vomiting: Burn a few sticks of Agar. Smoke inhalation.
• Heartburn: Breathing smoke by burning agarwood will be beneficial to reduce heartburn.
• Head lice: Apply Agar powder all over the affected area.
• Wrinkles: Grind agarwood with Milk. Apply this mixture daily all over the face
• Scabies: Agar (Agar). Add a little water to make a paste. Apply it on the affected part twice a day for half an hour and then rinse off.
• Itching: Dried Grin Agarwood (Agar) with water. Apply on the affected part for 20 minutes.
• Elephant foot disease: Mix Agarwood powder (Agar) with water to create a paste. Apply on the affected parts twice a day for 20 minutes.
• Swelling: Apply Agar mixture to the affected area for half an hour.
• Rheumatism: Apply agarwood gum to the affected area twice a day.

Note: Not recommended for pregnant women

Many other therapies use agarwood in your kitchen. We would like to update you later.

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