Agarwood is used for incense, perfume, traditional medicine, and other products in the world market. In traditional Chinese medicine, agarwood is used as a qi-regulating drug and carminative medicine to relieve gastric problems, coughs, rheumatism, and high fever.
Stimulant – quickens siological function Tonic – strengthens the body Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation Aodisiac – increases sexual desire Diuretic – stimulates the production of urine Antimicrobial – kills or resists pathogenic microorganisms Carminative – settles the digestive system and relieves gas Febrifuge – combats fever Digestive – aids digestion of food Expectorant – loosens mucus in the respiratory tract and aids expulsion Muscle relaxant – eases tension in muscles Demulcent – protects mucus membranes and calms irritation Emmenagogue – stimulates menstrual flow Analgesic – relieves pain Anti-arthritic – combats arthritis
