Aromatic and Therapeutic Applications

Agarwood is widely used in Asia. It can be turned into beads and bracelets. Most of the wood, however, is processed and either turned into oil which is used in perfumes and other cosmetic products, or the agarwood chips are either burnt directly or ground into powder which is used as the raw material for incense making for religious and aroma therapeutic applications. For example, some use it as a sleep improving scent that is good for sick persons like cancer patients.

How to Use Agarwood Oil?

• Drip a small drop of agarwood oil onto hand and apply behind ears and wrist as with perfumes.
• Drip a small drop of agarwood oil onto pillow to have a peaceful and relaxed sleep.
• Drip agarwood oil onto aromatherapy stones/burners/diffusers to enjoy the holy scent. DO NOT apply too high heating temperatures.

Agarwood oil scent usually last for days when it is not washed away!

How to Use Agarwood Chips?

Agarwood Chips are burnt to produce aromatic scent in ancient times especially in Middle East and East Asian countries. Till date, it is still commonly practised by many.

How to Use Burn Agarwood Chips using Japanese/Arabic Incense Charcoal method?

First take a piece of Japanese incense charcoal and light it with a match or lighter. When it starts burning, place it in the center of a burner carefully as it is very hot. Then put some agarwood chips onto the charcoal, do not put too much as oxygen is needed for the burning process. Burning time depends on charcoal size, charcoal heat and quality of agarwood. More high quality agarwood with more resin will burnt longer than poor quality ones.

Agarwood in Fengshui

In fengshui, there are various applications of agarwood. Most commonly used to remove the ‘Sha’ 杀 in fengshui, in laymen terms it is used to remove bad omen or obstacles that obstruct goals and path in life. It is believed that the agarwood scent or smell is so unique that it can help to turn negative energy to positive energy. As agarwood can attract positive energy or Qi, thus it can improve one’s luck, mind and health, bringing success to one’s life. 

Under the East Asian Philosophy of the Five Elements – Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Agarwood belongs to Water.

One of the popular and proven method is to put the agarwood in a wealth zone or top of the door entrance. It can be in the form of agarwood chips/wood or even beads.

Agarwood beads are usually worn on the wrist or neck area for improving one's luck and removing bad energies. Some customers testify that it can help to build good relationships among colleagues/friends and bring peace to oneself.