The main value of agarwood trees

Medicinal value

Medicinal agarwood is made when the trunk of the species is cut and damaged, and some fungi invade and parasitize it, causing the enzymes in the fungi to act on it and store some starch in the wood parenchyma cells. After a series of changes and years of accumulation, it becomes balsam. It can be used to treat a variety of diseases.

Agarwood can warm the middle and lower the qi, as well as absorb qi and warm the kidneys. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as chest tightness, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting, stomach cold reflux, asthma and kidney deficiency. The resin and volatile oil in it have a good analgesic effect. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as asthma, kidney deficiency, abdominal distension and vomiting, weakness and coldness in the waist and legs, and cold semen in men.

Economic Value

Agarwood also has high economic value and can be ground into incense coils or incense sticks. Burning agarwood at home will not only produce a fresh, fragrant, rich and charming aroma, but also can soothe people's emotions, calm the mind, refresh the brain and calm the nerves. Moreover, agarwood can relieve endocrine disorders in the human body and has a good health-care effect. The literati and aristocrats in ancient times highly praised agarwood, saying that putting it in the home not only adds an antique flavor, but also helps to cultivate one's character.

Agarwood can also be used to make Buddhist beads, pendants and accessories. Artworks made of agarwood not only have great artistic and cultural value, but can also be played with frequently, which is also good for the body.