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Introduction
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Recommended dosage
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Agaru
Agaru is an evergreen plant which is also known as ‘Oud’ and commonly as Aloe wood or Agarwood. It is a precious fragrant wood which is used to make incense as well as in the perfume industry. It has a pungent odor and is bitter in taste.
Agaru helps manage joint pain as well as rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory property. According to Ayurveda, massaging joints with Agaru oil regularly can help you to get rid of joint pain due to its Vata balancing property. Taking Agaru powder along with honey might help to remove excess mucus from the respiratory tract and manage bronchitis due to its Ushna (hot) potency and Kapha balancing properties.
Agaru might also protect the liver against damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant property and can reduce inflammation in the liver due to its anti-inflammatory property.
Agaru oil along with coconut oil can also be applied on the skin to manage skin conditions like eczema due to its Ropan (healing) property[2][3].
Agaru helps manage joint pain as well as rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory property. According to Ayurveda, massaging joints with Agaru oil regularly can help you to get rid of joint pain due to its Vata balancing property. Taking Agaru powder along with honey might help to remove excess mucus from the respiratory tract and manage bronchitis due to its Ushna (hot) potency and Kapha balancing properties.
Agaru might also protect the liver against damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant property and can reduce inflammation in the liver due to its anti-inflammatory property.
Agaru oil along with coconut oil can also be applied on the skin to manage skin conditions like eczema due to its Ropan (healing) property[2][3].
What are the synonyms of Agaru?
Aquilaria agallocha, Lauha, Krmija, Agarkashtha, Agar Chandan, Eagle Wood, Agar, Krishna Agaru, Akil, Ooda, Pharsi, Akil kattai, Ood[1].
What is the source of Agaru?
Plant Based
Benefits of Agaru
1. Joint Pain
Agaru or its oil helps to reduce bone and joint pain when applied to the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Applying a paste of Agaru powder or a massage with Agaru oil helps to reduce joint pain. This is due to its Vata balancing property.
Tips:
a. Take 2 -5 drops of Agaru oil.
b. Add 1-2 teaspoon Coconut oil to it.
c. Gently massage on the affected area.
d. Use this remedy once a day to manage joint pain.
2. Skin disease
Agaru oil helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Agaru oil reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2 -5 drops of Agaru oil.
b. Add 1-2 teaspoon Coconut oil to it.
c. Gently massage on the affected area.
d. Use this remedy once a day to control skin disease.
3. Sensitivity to cold
Sensitivity to cold is a common symptom of many diseases like a thyroid problem. If you feel cold while taking any oral medication, Agaru can help manage it when applied externally. Agaru is known for its heating effect. It is called Sheet Prashamnan which means destroyer of cold. A paste of Agaru powder or its oil, when applied to the body, helps to reduce the sensitivity to cold.
Tips:
a. Take ½ -1 teaspoon of Agaru powder or as per your requirement.
b. Add water and make a paste.
c. Apply to the affected area once a day.
d. Leave it for at least 1-2 hours or till it dries.
e. Wash it with plain water to get relief from the sensitivity of cold.
Agaru or its oil helps to reduce bone and joint pain when applied to the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Applying a paste of Agaru powder or a massage with Agaru oil helps to reduce joint pain. This is due to its Vata balancing property.
Tips:
a. Take 2 -5 drops of Agaru oil.
b. Add 1-2 teaspoon Coconut oil to it.
c. Gently massage on the affected area.
d. Use this remedy once a day to manage joint pain.
2. Skin disease
Agaru oil helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Agaru oil reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2 -5 drops of Agaru oil.
b. Add 1-2 teaspoon Coconut oil to it.
c. Gently massage on the affected area.
d. Use this remedy once a day to control skin disease.
3. Sensitivity to cold
Sensitivity to cold is a common symptom of many diseases like a thyroid problem. If you feel cold while taking any oral medication, Agaru can help manage it when applied externally. Agaru is known for its heating effect. It is called Sheet Prashamnan which means destroyer of cold. A paste of Agaru powder or its oil, when applied to the body, helps to reduce the sensitivity to cold.
Tips:
a. Take ½ -1 teaspoon of Agaru powder or as per your requirement.
b. Add water and make a paste.
c. Apply to the affected area once a day.
d. Leave it for at least 1-2 hours or till it dries.
e. Wash it with plain water to get relief from the sensitivity of cold.
Precautions when using Agaru
Advice from Experts
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Ayurvedic View
Always apply Agaru oil after diluting with coconut oil or olive oil because of its Ushna (hot) nature.
Recommended Dosage of Agaru
- Agaru Oil - 2-5 drops of Agaru or as per your requirement.
- Agaru Powder - ½ -1 teaspoon of Agaru or as per your requirement.
References
- 1The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India.Part 1 Volume 1.
- 2Has-Yun Hashim YZ, Kerr PG, Abbas P, et al. Aquilaria spp. (agarwood) as source of health beneficial compounds: A review of traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology.Journal of Ethnopharmacology.2016;189:331-360.
- 3Wang S, Yu Z, Wang C, et al.Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activity of Agarwood and Aquilaria Plants.Molecules.2018:23(342):1-21.
- 4Alam, Janey et al. Hepatoprotective potential of ethanolic extract of Aquilaria agallocha leaves against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in SD rats. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine.2016:7(1); 9-13.
- 5Rahman H , Eswaraiah M C , Dutta A M.Anti-arthritic activity of leaves and oil of Aquilaria agallocha.Haya: Saudi J Life Sci.2016:1(1);34-43.
- 6Pranakhon R, Pannangpetch P, Aromdee C.Antihyperglycemic activity of agarwood leaf extracts in STZ-induced diabetic rats and glucose uptake enhancement activity in rat adipocytes. Songklanakarin J Sci Technol.2011:33(4);405-410.
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