Agaru

 

Agaru

(Agarwood / Oudh)

Department of Dravyaguna
Uttaranchal Medical College of Ayurveda & Research

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Basic Details

• Botanical Name: Aquilaria malaccensis

• English Name: Aguru, Agarwood, Oudh

• Hindi Name: Agar

• Family: Thymelaeaceae

• Synonyms: Aloe wood, Agarwood, Agnikashtha, Asara, Kalaguru, Krimija, Krishna, Loha, Rajarha, Varnaprasadana

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Morphological Description

Habit & Habitat

A large tree growing up to 60–80 feet in height with a thick stem of 3–4 feet in diameter.
Native to South-East Asia.

Bark

• Papery thin

• Traditionally used for writing (similar to Betula utilis bark)

Leaves

• Thin, leathery, shiny

• Up to 3 inches long

Flowers & Fruits

• Flowers: White in colour

• Fruits: 1–2 inches long, smooth and thin

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Rasa Panchaka

• Rasa: Katu, Tikta

• Guna: Laghu

• Virya: Ushna

• Vipaka: Katu

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Pharmacological Properties

• Anti-inflammatory

• Analgesic

• Aphrodisiac

• Useful in bronchitis

• Pain-relieving

• Mind-calming and stress-reducing (meditative & spiritual support)

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Therapeutic Uses

• Helps in calming the mind

• Reduces stress

• Supports meditation and spiritual practices

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Useful Parts

• Agar oil

• Resinous agarwood

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Dosage

• Agarwood Bark Powder: 3–6 g

• Agarwood Oil: 1–4 drops

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Important Ayurvedic Preparations

• Anu Tailam – For diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

• Himsagar Tailam – Used in various Vata disorders

• Arimedadi Tailam – For skin disorders and oral conditions