The valuables of gold, silver and diamonds were mentioned that the picture of luxury and richness stood in front of the eyes. But do you know, there is a tree in nature whose wood costs more than diamonds? Yes, it’s true! This wood is a incense, which is also called Aud. One kilogram of incense is sometimes Rs 1 lakh or more. There are several thrilling reasons why these wood is considered to be so rare and valuable.
What exactly is Agarwood? This is obtained from a tree called Aquilaria. When this tree occurs in a kind of fungal infection, a very aromatic resin is formed in its wood. This is the resinated part of Agarwood, which is extremely popular in the perfume industry all over the world. But this natural process takes 15-20 years, so this wood is extremely rare and expensive.
Today, in the world, especially in Islamic countries, Audi Perfume is considered a symbol of luxury and reputation. In Arab countries, Aud Perfume is widely used in the tradition of weddings, religious rituals and dynasties. His deep, mysterious and eternal aroma does not compare him with any other perfume.
But it is not limited to aroma only. Agarwood’s oil, incense, Ayurvedic medicines and also used for meditation. In Ayurveda, the incense is used to relieve stress, reduce insomnia and improve digestion.
Today, Agarwood is rarely found in India, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and Indonesia. That is why its conservation is a major challenge. Since the trees are illegally cut off, these trees are on the verge of extinction. Due to this, special campaigns are being implemented by the government and environmental organizations.