Agarwood Encyclopedia: From Resin to Ritual
What is agarwood
Agarwood is the resin-soaked heartwood of Aquilaria trees, formed after wounding and years of aging.
Origins
- Raw (sheng): living-tree resin, bright notes
- Cured (shu): post-mortem, deeper
- Insect (chonglou): worm-induced
Regions
Hainan, Hui An, Singaporean, Brunei—each distinct. See Regions.
Kyara
Kyara is the pinnacle grade. See Agarwood Museum.
More
Compiled for general knowledge; traditional references are cultural notes, not medical advice.
常见问题
Agarwood Encyclopedia是什么？
Agarwood is fragrant heartwood formed when Aquilaria trees secrete resin after injury and age it for years—mainly in Southeast Asia and Hainan. This is the full framework.
沉香怎么选购？
选购沉香应认准可溯源、可检测的渠道，按用途选择形态（线香 / 手串 / 原料），不盲目追高、不轻信「野生」「沉水」等夸大宣传。
沉香如何保养？
沉香怕潮、怕串味、怕暴晒，应密封、避光、阴凉存放，不同产区分开保存；长期不用的香材定期通风检查，防霉防虫。
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