Agarwood is the resin-infused fragrant wood also known as aloeswood, eaglewood, gaharu, oud, chén xiāng, and jinkoh. Owing to its widespread use for medicinal, aromatic, and religious purposes, agarwood was also known as the Wood of the Gods. Its importance and significance in historical times is well documented in ancient texts. The Egyptians are believed… 继续阅读The Wood Of The Gods
Agarwood has a long history among various cultures in Asia and Europe. Its healing properties were well known for centuries. Continue reading to find out how Oud has impacted cultures across history. One of the earliest mentions of Agarwood in History is in the Susruta Samhita, an ayurvedic text that was written somewhere between the… 继续阅读Agarwood’s Historic Healing Journey
Oud is known by various names across different cultures, including Gaharu, Agar and Eaglewood. Agarwood is indigenous to India, Southeast Asia, China and in South-East Asian Countries such as Malaysia. Today, we will explore the cultural significance and usage of oud in ancient India, namely within the practices of Ayurvedic medicine. In Indian culture, Agarwood… 继续阅读Agarwood in Ayurvedic Medicine
Agarwood is a dark resinous material found in the heartwood of Aquilaria trees. It is known by many names across many cultures such as Chen Xiang (沉香) in Chinese, Oud in the Middle East, Kritsana in Thai, Gaharu in Malaysia and Agar in India. Aquilaria malaccensis and Aquilaria crassna are the most well-known species and… 继续阅读Agarwood in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Essential oils are unique in that they are a combination of chemical constituents that influence different systems in the body. Scent, memory, and emotion as well as the biological system on the cellular level. When choosing a method of use, both have to be taken into account. Essential oils can be used in different ways… 继续阅读How to Use Essential Oils
What are Essential oils? Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants through distillation via steam and/or water, or mechanical methods, such as cold pressing. Cold pressing is most commonly used to obtain essential oils from citrus fruits such as oranges, bergamot, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. The oils capture the plant’s unique scent and flavour, or… 继续阅读An Introduction To Essential Oils
Cave paintings found in Lascaux, France are the earliest evidence of human knowledge of the healing properties of plants. These paintings suggest the use of medicinal plants in everyday life that have been carbon dated as far back as 18,000 B.C.E. Ancient Egyptians have used aromatic oils as early as 4500 BC in cosmetics and… 继续阅读The Evolution of Essential Oils
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