AGARWOOD

Agarwood is a core tree resin found in Aquilaria trees which are only available in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Not all of these trees produce agarwood. There is a theory stated that some fungus-infected trees will be able to produce an “aromatic oleoresin". Fungi that grow on this tree produce high quality resin with pure fragrance and deep darkness in the wooden terrace. Thus, the resin is used as fragrance essences to be sold to the world.

Agarwood is known by many names; it is much appreciated and used in traditional cultures for religious rites, perfumery and medicine.

Country:                                                                          Name:

China                                                               Chn-Xiang

Japanese                                                          Jinkoh

Arabic                                                              Oud

Western                                                            Lignum Akwila/Agilawood

Malaysia/Indonesia                                          Gaharu

New Guinea                                                      Ghara

Vietnam                                                            TRM Hng

Cambodia                                                         Kalambak

Thailand                                                           Gridsanah

Hindi                                                                 Order

Loas                                                                  Mai Ketsana

(Variation of the name used for agarwood reflecting the high prices and their many uses for thousands of years.)