Agarwood (Agaru)

Agarwood (Agaru) Natural Heartwood

Agar / Agaru (अगर / अगरु) is the aromatic heartwood traditionally associated with Aquilaria. This listing is sold as natural dried heartwood and is mapped to the currently accepted botanical name Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. The older name Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. is a botanical synonym still widely used in Ayurvedic and trade references.

What Is Agarwood?

Agarwood is the aromatic wood associated with trees of the genus Aquilaria. In Ayurvedic and Unani pharmacopoeial references, Agar/Agaru or Ood Hindi is linked with the heartwood of Aquilaria malaccensis, historically recorded under the synonym Aquilaria agallocha.

Ayurvedic & Classical Heritage

Agaru is a recognised Ayurvedic raw drug. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia tradition identifies the dried heartwood as the medicinal raw material, while modern botanical databases accept Aquilaria malaccensis as the current botanical name.

Classical Ayurvedic Reference

शटी-पुष्करमूलाम्लवेतसैला-हिङ्ग्वगुरु-सुरसा-तामलकी-जीवन्ती-चण्डा इति दशेमानि श्वासहराणि भवन्ति ॥

Source: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana, Chapter 4, verse 37.

सरल अर्थ: इस श्लोक में अगुरु को अन्य द्रव्यों के साथ एक पारंपरिक आयुर्वेदिक समूह में रखा गया है। यह ऐतिहासिक आयुर्वेदिक वर्गीकरण है, आधुनिक चिकित्सा-उपचार का दावा नहीं।

Traditional Context

Agaru has traditionally been valued for its aromatic heartwood and has appeared in Ayurvedic, Unani and aromatic preparations. The exact method of medicinal use depends on the formulation, so therapeutic use should be guided by a qualified practitioner rather than a universal self-dose.

How to Identify the Product

This listing should correspond to dried Agar/Agaru heartwood rather than leaves, bark, seed or oil. Natural colour, density and aroma can vary. The material should be dry and free from obvious mould, excess moisture and foreign matter.

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Product at a Glance

Common Name	Agarwood / Agar
Hindi Name	अगर / अगरु
Sanskrit Name	Agaru / Aguru
Unani / Trade Name	Ood Hindi
English Names	Agarwood / Eaglewood / Aloewood
Accepted Botanical Name	Aquilaria malaccensis Lam.
Important Synonym	Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
Plant Part Sold	Dried heartwood
Form	Natural
Pack Sizes	100 g, 200 g, 400 g and 900 g

What Are Its Other Names?

Useful names and search aliases include Agar, Agaru, Aguru, Agarwood, Agar Wood, Eaglewood, Aloewood, Ood Hindi, Agar Chandan, Krishna Agaru and the older botanical name Aquilaria agallocha.

Important Precautions

• This product is a traditional raw material, not an everyday food ingredient.
• Do not follow the old “agar-agar” food-gel dosage information for this product; agarwood and agar-agar are completely different materials.
• For internal or therapeutic use, consult a qualified Ayurvedic or healthcare professional.
• Store safely away from children and moisture.

Storage

Keep the heartwood in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agarwood?

Agarwood is aromatic heartwood associated with Aquilaria trees. This listing is sold as Agar/Agaru dried heartwood.

What are the other names of Agar?

Common names include Agaru, Aguru, Agarwood, Eaglewood, Aloewood, Ood Hindi, Agar Chandan and Krishna Agaru.

Which plant part is sold?

This product is the dried heartwood, not leaf, bark, seed or essential oil.

What is the correct botanical name of Agarwood?

The currently accepted name is Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. is an older synonym still common in Ayurvedic and trade literature.

Is Agarwood the same as agar-agar?

No. Agarwood is aromatic wood from Aquilaria. Agar-agar is a seaweed-derived gelling ingredient. They are completely different products.

How is Agarwood traditionally used?

It has traditionally been used in aromatic and practitioner-guided Ayurvedic or Unani preparations. Therapeutic use should follow qualified guidance.

How should Agarwood be stored?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place and protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.

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