Agar Wood, Aquilaria Agallocha

Also known as Agar Wood, Aquilaria agallocha, Oud Wood or Kala Agar.

Agar usage in Havan

Agarwood, also known as oud, is a fragrant dark resinous wood used in many traditional spiritual and religious ceremonies. It has been used in havans for centuries to create an atmosphere of sacredness and invoke the divine. Agarwood has a distinctive aroma that is said to be calming and purifying.

In Hinduism, it has been part of the havan ceremony since ancient times. The havan is essentially an offering made by burning special materials such as ghee, incense sticks and agarwood chips in a fire representing God’s physical form or the Supreme Being. Agarwood chips are placed on top of the fire and burnt until they are completely consumed, releasing their sweet aroma into the air, which is believed to purify it from any negative energy present in the environment.

Aquilaria agallocha usage in Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system that has been practised for centuries. Ayurvedic practitioners have long used Aquilaria agallocha as a medicinal herb to treat and heal various ailments. This fragrant tree resin, aloeswood and eaglewood, is highly esteemed among traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

Aquilaria agallocha has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic treatments to improve digestion, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote healthy circulation. It can also be applied topically to reduce inflammation or taken internally for allergies and respiratory congestion. Additionally, it’s believed that Aquilaria agallocha can help support the immune system and fight off infections such as colds or flu.