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The word “Oud” comes from a rough translation of Arabic, signifying wood, which is fragrant, dark, and resinous (agarwood). This agarwood Oud oil is one of the most famous oils grown largely in South East Asia and scarcely in some other parts of the world.
The origin of agarwood oud oil is pretty much inauspicious. This is because only when the pale and healthy Aquilaria tree becomes infected with mould, it produces the dark, scented resin that we term as oud. “Oud” is also often referred to as liquid gold. The reason is that it is rather costly and rare too because only 2% of all the Agarwood trees can produce this resin. Also, according to numerous botanists and researchers, the oldest trees are only capable of producing this essence.
Uses of Agarwood Oud oil
As you have already started to think about this priceless oil replete throughout history, the uses of oud are many and varied. Whether it is in herbal or ayurvedic medicines, in organic teas and incense, this famous oil stands out from the others for its endless properties.
Its inherent trait of alleviating pain, microbial, antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory properties are known the world over. If you dilute this oil with another base oil, the mixture can also help eradicate the toxins on your skin and reduce swelling. Besides, this oil is also known as a natural aphrodisiac, helping in boosting the libido. Apart from these uses, agarwood oud oil also acts as a tranquillizer, inducing sleep and relaxation. Furthermore, it is also known for its anti-diuretic properties.
5 Benefits of Agarwood Oud oil
Here are some other benefits of Agarwood Oud oil if you want to know:
Softens and moisturises skin
Agarwood essential oil is an exciting product if you are worried about your dry, dead, lack-lustre skin because it is one of those natural moisturisers cum skin softeners that restores the moisture seeping in your dry skin and brings back its old charm.
Anti-ageing properties
Along with being an excellent moisturiser this essential oil from Agarwood trees also manifests anti-ageing properties if applied to the skin. Moreover, this property is bestowed upon your skin without any other side-effects.
Protects against sun
If sun-screens don’t suit your skin well, then you can try with this product once and the experience will be rewarding indeed. This is because the Oud oil from Agarwood trees also acts as a sun-screen lotion protecting your skin from the harsh, harmful radiations of the sun.
Along with all these, Agarwood essential oil also aids in the synthesis of collagen and protects one from microbial infections.
