What is Lignum Aloes?

archaic or obsolete terms > Herbs & Plants: Aloes wood / Lignum Aloes (Aquilaria malaccensis) It comes from a knot that is formed by an evergreen tree when it is infected by a particular fungus. The tree produces a wonderfully scented resin. A tree native to India and not to be confused with Aloe Vera.

What is Aloeswood incense good for?

Information on Agarwood Incense Agarwood is highly psychoactive. It is used for spiritual journey, enlightenment, clarity and grounding. Buddhists use it for transmutation of ignorance. Tibetan monks use it to bring energy to the centre and calm the mind and spirit.

What is wood aloe?

Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood or gharuwood is a fragrant dark resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and small carvings. It is formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a type of mold (Phialophora parasitica).

What does agarwood smell like?

So, then, what exactly does Agarwood smell like? While it does have a “woody” scent, what makes it so unusual are the notes of bright fruits and soft florals. But it doesn’t stop there! Also look (sniff) for notes of vanilla and musk.

What does Kyara incense smell like?

The smell of Kyara is definitely something sought after. These incense sticks are definitely a rounded version of the agarwood aroma: it’s sweetened by other spices (mainly sandalwood) and there is definitely a wealth of musky and masculine tones.

Where can I get agarwood?

Lapnisan or agarwood is a non-timber type of wood that is used for its sap or resin, which is used in the perfume and scents industry. The tree is very rare and is found in the deepest parts of the jungles of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

How can you tell if agarwood is real?

One of the ways to identify agarwood is observe the surface of the wood. Agarwood bracelets are always genuine natural colors, not glossy. A closer look will see the oil veins lining the wood fibers. The more the fruiting incense contains, the more essential oils.

How do you get a permit for agarwood?

“Those who are interested to propagate this species of agarwood may apply for a Wildlife Culture Permit from the concerned DENR Regional Office where the farm or plantation site is located. The seedlings should be sourced legally as well,” Saikol said.

What does Kyara mean?

What is the meaning of the name Kyara? Kyara means “famous”, “clear”, “bright” (from Latin “clarus”).

What does kinam smell like?

One thing you do learn from ancient descriptions of kyara is the simplicity: kinam is ‘bitter’ or ‘smells like a monk’.