Aquilaria spp. or agarwood is a rather peculiar plant as its value increases the more damaged it is. A long sought after commodity across the Middle East and Asia, its fragrance and medicinal properties are only formed when the tree undergoes stress. Trauma caused by physical or bacterial attacks causes the agarwood to secrete a …
Stressing The Importance of Agarwood Production Research Read More »
We’ve covered a lot about agarwood recently. The unique way that it’s formed and how we can mass produce it through artificial means. However, not much attention has been paid towards the analysis and quality grading of agarwood. To be more specific, agarwood oil. Although many studies have been carried out, each one utilizes different …
Scientific Community Divided Over Quality Assessment Method of Agarwood Oil Read More »
The agarwood is prized for its unique aroma. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the plant has been used for various medicinal and religious purposes for thousands of years. What makes the agarwood even more unique is how it achieves its aromatic properties. When the tree is exposed to environmental stresses it secretes a special …
The Sweet Scent of Stress: Agarwood’s Aromatic Secrets Reviewed Read More »
The Agarwood is a non-timber fragrant wood of Aquilaria spp. (Thymelaeaceae) native to SouthEast Asia. It is regarded as a precious commodity for its various uses in medicine, religious rites and cultural activities. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine agarwood can be used to relieve coughs, gastric, fever and many more ailments. But despite its …
Benefits Of Agarwood and Aquilaria Plants Uncovered Through Chemical Compound Isolation Read More »
The Agarwood is a valuable commodity, especially in the Chinese and Middle Eastern market where it is used for medicinal purposes and raw material for incense and perfumes. Agarwood is a resinous part of the non-timber Aquilaria tree and only forms when the tree is wounded and infected with fungus. Resin is secreted as a …
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