Agarwood Oil
DESCRIPTION
Agarwood Oil is extremely rare & precious oil that originates in North Eastern India, Bhutan & parts of South East Asia. It has a very long history of use in medicines, incense and as aromatic oil. Also known as aloes or aloes wood, there are several species of Agarwood, including Aquilaria agollocha, A. Malaccensis & A. Crassna.
USES
Agarwood oil is the most potent aphrodisiac of all the essential oils. An effective tonic, its aphrodisiac & diuretic properties helps in epilepsy. It also has carminative, antimicrobial, and anti-asthmatic properties. Further, it is also Useful in digestive, nervous disorders, bronchial complaints, rheumatism, smallpox, illness during & after childbirth, fevers, spasms in the digestive and respiratory systems. It is also used in Aromatherapy applications as well as for therapeutic uses in a large number of Ayurvedic medicines.
CAS Number | 94350-09-1 |
FEMA Number | N/A |
HS Code | 33013010 |
Botanical Source | Aquilaria agallocha (Family: Thymelaeaceae) |
Extraction Method | Hydro-distillation |
Physical Properties | |
Color | Pale yellow to brownish yellow or dark amber colored viscous liquid. |
Refractive Index (200 C) | N/A |
Specific Gravity (200 C) | N/A |
Optical Rotation (200 C) | N/A |
Major Chemical Constituents | Eudesmol, Agarospirol, Hexadecanoic acid |
Suggested Use | In Perfumer, Flavour & Aromatherapy. |