Bouya agarwood oil comes from Gaharu Buaya, a type of wood obtained from the genus Aetoxylon species. The name is thought to have originated from the term Buaya which means "Crocodile" in Indonesia. This pure perfume is made from selected resin wood of the Aetoxylon Sympetalum species. This oil is produced through the steam distillation method, has a yellowish white color. The benefits of Agarwood bouya are for Ritual Purposes, Worship and Cultural Events, Cleansing, Meditation, Aromatherapy, Heirloom Care, Increase, Concentration, Help Calm the Mind (Anti Stress), etc.
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Can be mixed with Sandalwood, Patchouli
Products that can be produced:
Medicinal ingredients, incense and aromatic oils for aphrodisiac, tonic, anti-microbial, digestive medicine, rheumatism, fever, seizures.
Overview:
| Cultivation: | Harvested conventionally and replanted regularly for sustainability |
| Extraction Method: | Water distillation |
| Material Source: | Wood core/sapwood |
| Main Components: | Terpenoids, agarol (sesquiterpene), aquillochin (couinarinolignan), ?- agarofurans, ?- agarofurans, agarospirol, jinkohol. |
| Color: | Dark green to dark brown |
| Scent: | Deep earthy woody |
| Solubility: | Soluble in alcohol |
| Good Blend: | Jasmine, Rose, Carnation, Geranium, Cedarwood, Amyris, & Sandalwood essential oils. |
| Origin of Oil: | Indonesia (Kalimantan-Papua) |
| Variant: | Bouya |
| End Products: | incense, attar, body mists, natural perfumes, toiletries, natural cosmetics, natural tonics for various health conditions. |
| Volume: | 1 mL, 3 mL, 6 mL, 12 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 5 L |
Botanical:
Gaharu bouya (Aetoxylon Sympetalum) is a tree that grows up to 50 meters with a trunk diameter of approximately 60 cm. this plant takes a minimum of 10 years to fully grow. The wood is one of the most valuable woods in the world. Oleoresin obtained from this tree is very fragrant and the most expensive of all. Various species can grow in Indonesia (Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua, and Sumbawa). The plant's type, variety, geographical location, tree part, length of time of infection (sap comes out when the stem is injured), and harvesting and processing methods affect the aromatic quality of gaharu essential oil.
A brief History:
Agarwood Bouya is known as Oudh, Oud, Agarwood, Agar, Eaglewood, Aloeswood and Agarwood. This tree is claimed to come from various parts of the world, including India, Malaysia, South China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Agarwood essential oil has been very important in cultural and religious practice since ancient times in various civilizations. Incense and perfumes made from agarwood oil are highly valued for their spiritual, luxurious, and aphrodisiac purposes. References are found in Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Buddhist texts. Agarwood oil is traded internationally between producing countries namely Southeast Asia & the Tropics and consuming countries namely the Middle East.
Usage History:
Gaharu essential oil producers extract oil from the wood resin of the agarwood tree through a steam distillation process. During the process, the wood is immersed in water for 30 to 90 days then the wood is placed in a large steam boiler where the water evaporates with resin and accumulates in a condenser. Then the oil and water are separated. Agarwood is a tree that is highly respected in Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu cultures. Gaharu essential oil contains stimulant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, tonic, carminative, antiastatic, astringent, antibacterial, antifungal.
Benefit:
- The oil has unique warming, balancing, purifying and relaxing properties that soothe the mind and body.
- Eliminates negative energy around the user's aura.
- Has many curative effects and is useful in aromatherapy.
- Serves as a natural tonic for various health conditions such as epilepsy, nausea, diarrhea, cancer, and tumors.
- Reduces redness, dryness, darkness, swelling, and irritation and heals wounds, itching, and infections.
Usage:
- Used as a personal or communal fragrance for group meditation or prayer.
- Used as a base oil in the manufacture of attar, body mists, and perfumes.
- Used as an aromatic ingredient in toiletries and cosmetics.
- The producer of agarwood essential oil provides the required quantity of oil in an airtight and safe transitional packaging in every part of the world for industrial and household use.
Therapeutic Benefits:
Agarwood has become a part of various alternative medicine practices including Ayurveda, Unani, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sufi Medicine, Tibetan, Arabic and certain other East Asian medicine systems as a treatment for psychological conditions, liver cirrhosis, and for various skin problems.
The most prominent chemical constituents of agarwood oil are agarol (sesquiterpene), aquillochin (couinarinolignan), ?- agarofurans, ?- agarofurans, agarospirol, jinkohol, jinkohol-eremol, selinene, iso- dihydroagarofuran, kusenol, and dihydroagarofuran.
The therapeutic properties that account for its tremendous healing benefits are rejuvenating, tonic, anti-rheumatic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, anti-stress, antimicrobial, carminative, anti-seizure, anti-asthmatic, anti-cancer, relaxant, analgesic, transformative, digestive, antioxidant, psychoactive, detoxifying, diaphoretic, anti-depressant.
Level of Notes:
Base notes
Storage Life: 10
Storage Instructions:
Store essential oils in amber bottles (dark in color). If the packaging used is an aluminum bottle, then transfer the essential oil from the aluminum bottle to a dark amber glass bottle. Store in a dry place and away from sunlight.
Allergies & General Precautions:
We advise you to take the following precautions:
- Agarwood essential oil is concentrated in nature so it is advisable not to use the oil without diluting it with a suitable carrier oil.
- Avoid using Agarwood essential oil on sensitive areas, eyes, and mucous membranes.
- Nursing mothers, young children, and pregnant women should always consult a doctor before using this wonderful oil.
Disclaimer:
This information is for external/topical use only and is not intended to replace prescribed medication or professional medical advice or to diagnose any health condition.
Never ingest essential oils and remember to dilute them with an appropriate carrier oil such as Jojoba oil or coconut oil. This is due to the fact that organic and pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquids and direct use of essential oils on the skin can cause allergic reactions. Caution should be taken if you are a nursing or pregnant mother. Keep out of reach of children.
Talk to your healthcare practitioner before selecting an essential oil that is appropriate for your state of health and unique individual constitution.