Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.

Highly persistent, sweet, warm, deep, precious woody aroma, with shades of smoky, amber incense, honeyed tobacco, and notes resembling musk/castoreum.

It is a dark, sweet, and woody oil, that is highly sought after in perfumery and is known for its calming properties.

Wide variety of uses and benefits

• calming, and uplifting effect, ideal for relaxation
• help relieve insomnia, stress, anxiety, and depression
• has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties
• treats skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne
• boosts the immune system and fight off infections
• treat respiratory issues, such as coughs and colds

Agarwood referred to as Aloe, a few times in the Bible, is a very scarce and expensive oil.

Agarwood is referenced several times in the Old Testament, firstly where Balaam describes God’s vision of Israel and likens their settlements as being “like aloes planted by the LORD” in Numbers 24:6.

Also, in the Old Testament, the importance of agarwood is presented in Psalm 45:8 which recounts a king’s preparation for marriage, it states that “All Your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia,” further described in Song of Songs 4:13-14 “Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates
With pleasant fruits, Fragrant henna with spikenard, Spikenard and saffron, Calamus and cinnamon, With all trees of frankincense, Myrrh, and aloes, With all the chief spices—”

Proverbs 7:17 “I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon..”

In the New Testament, the spiritual significance of agarwood is clearly outlined in the gospel of John 19:39 – 40 “And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.”