OUD - AGARWOOD

III ° appointment with our column "Let's discover the Magic of Nature", this weekend is dedicated to a rare and little known resin: the OUD.

Oud, this stranger.

Also known by the name Agarwood, Oud is a very precious resin produced by the "aquilaria", a very particular tree: native to Southeast Asia which, when attacked by a certain "infection", begins to produce a dark heartwood and rich in resin called 'agarwood', also known as the “wood of the gods”.

The Oud is very precious and has been used since ancient times.

It is used in perfumes, incense, medicine and aromatherapy with a profound cultural and religious significance. When Agarwood is extracted from the tree, it is processed in various ways or distilled to produce Oud oil. The fragrance that is produced through these processes is particular, of great value and in great demand.

It has heady Middle Eastern aromas, and strong and intense notes. The oils were used in religious rites and as a very strong aphrodisiac. Its anti - inflammatory, nourishing and firming properties have been known since ancient times.

The intense, slightly sweet smell of oud helps to relax, taking away stress and depression.

For over a thousand years, the method and recipes of oud production were kept secret. The price of the processing product of this resin sometimes exceeds the price of gold.