Indian Agarwood?
The agarwood trade in India goes back to thousands of years, it was existing 350 CE, the trade was carried out via the famous Silk Road at that time. The Indians are exporting agarwood to the countries of the Middle East, Europe, Iran and Turkey.
Indian Agarwood belongs to Aquilaria Agallocha Species that has a deep, earthy, green, leathery and woody aroma. Naturally aged agarwood has a superior fragrance.
Where does Indian Agarwood grow?
The Indian agarwood is widely available at the below states:
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Tripura
- Meghalaya
Indian Agarwood trees are also grown organically in the following states.
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
Indian Agarwood Types?
There are almost four types of Indian Agarwood
- Bantang, is brown color Agarwood
- Butha, is a mix of Agaroowd and non-agar.
- Dhum is a yellow color Agarwood
- Viz, Is a true black Agarwood.
How to Recognize Indian Agarwood?
The Indian Agarwood is mainly distinguished by a combination of rich, spicy, and strong aroma. Additionally, it has a dark brown color with dark lines.
Uses of Indian Agarwood?
- used in perfumery
- wood is burnt as incense
- used in alternative medicine
- used in religious rituals
- used to improve overall health and boost sexual stamina.
- used as a medicine for diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, bronchitis, asthma and leprosy.
