Thursday, July 10, 2008

Agarwood Plantation in Assam

Agarwood Oil is highly used in perfumery industry as it have very long lasting smell. The Aquilaria genus contains some 15 species of evergreen trees which grow to 120 ft. (40m). The trees are found growing in the low and medium altitude primary forests of Southeast Asia. The trees sometimes become infected by a parasite fungus or mold and the tree produces an aromatic resin to ward off this infection. It's this rare and precious aromatic resin in the wood that is treasured around the world for incense use. Family: Thymelaeaceae Synonyms: Agarwood, aloes, lignin aloes, jinko, jinkoh, oud, ood, chuwar, agallochum, eaglewood, kyara Origin: Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Parts Used: heartwood, roots Aroma Description: many various types: rich, woody, sweet, sour, hot, spicy, floral, balsamic, cool, elegant, etc. Emotional Attributes: meditation, prayer, relaxation, cleansing/purifying, creativity Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy Culinary Uses: used to flavor curries in Malaysia and India (Assam) Medicinal Attributes: a long history of use in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese and Unani medicine to treat mental illness, relieve spasms, fevers, digestive and respiratory disorders, etc. Element Association: Water Magical Associations: spirituality, healing, protection, dreams Astrological Association: Scorpio Planetary Association: Sun Season: Winter Agarwood Oil India Pure Oud Oil

No comments:

Labels