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Agarwood essential oil (Aquilaria malaccensis or Aquilaria crassna) is rare and expensive. It's a very thick oil that also goes by other names, including aloeswood, eaglewood, kyara, oud, or oudh.
Wild agarwood trees are endangered but sustainable plantations grow the trees. If you buy this oil, make sure it's from a sustainable source.
Plant family: Thymelaeaceae
Production: Steam distilled from wood infected with a particular type of mold. The tree reacts to the mold by producing a dark, scented resin that's absorbed by the wood.
Aroma: Bittersweet, woody.
Perfume/Aromatic note: Base
Is agarwood safe to use during pregnancy? Consult a professional.
Is agarwood essential oil safe for children? Consult a professional.
Cautions: Because agarwood oil is one of the rarest and most expensive oils, it is frequently adulterated.
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art: In ayurveda, agarwood is primarily used as a religious incense. The oil is a bitter digestive tonic that relieves indigestion. The essential oil is also a skin tonic and useful for easing joint, muscle, and nerve pain.
Salvatore Battaglia: Agarwood may help alleviate anxiety, nervous tension, and restlessness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the cooling nature of this essential oil suggests it calms the Heart and soothes an agitated Shen. The scent is spiritually elevating and reminds us that we are not alone on our journey.
Aromatics: Agarwood can deepen a sense of personal awareness and is a great choice for meditation and perfumes. The oil also helps soothe ongoing stress, while inspiring strength and clarity. To release cycles of worry and encourage deep, restorative rest, make a roll-on blend of agarwood in jojoba oil and use before going to bed.
Essential Oils in Spiritual Practice: Agarwood is a catalyst for introspection, revelation, and deep wisdom. The oil supports the second and fifth chakras. Use the essential oil to support communication, effective listening, and expression and also to purify inharmonious emotional states, access timeless wisdom, and support all types of artistic expression.
Floracopeia: Agarwood oil is hypnotic, calming, and meditative. In both Chinese and ayurvedic medicine the oil is pungent, bitter, and warming and may help relieve pain and nausea.
Grounding Roll-on Blend
Mix together all the oils in a glass bowl. Pour into a roll-on bottle. Label. Use as needed. Source: JennScents
Inhaler Meditation Blend
Place wick in the inhaler. Drop essential oils onto the wick. Put on the end cap. To use, place under nose and inhaler the aroma.
Source: Loving Essential Oils
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