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Agarwood Incense

Aromatherapy/Essential Oil/Incense/Metaphysical Uses

Agarwood is the most potent aphrodisiac of all the essential oils. Valerian is a natural component of Aloeswood resin and functions to relieve insomnia allowing one to calm nervous energy before sleep and allowing one to have a deeper, more relaxed and longer sleep.

In astrology and Wiccan practices, Aloeswood is used for love and spirituality. Aloeswood is called for in many of the most powerful magical incense formulas and is said to draw a lover near when used in an almost irresistible love spell.

Folk Names: Lignum Aloes
Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air

The resin is used in perfumery. Yves Saint Laurent and Amouage use Aloeswood in their top perfumes as a base. The wood is carved as settings for precious stones and Aloeswood is an excellent wood for sculptures and carvings In Japan, Aloeswood is used in a complex fragrance guessing game called koh-do, part of the ceremonial appreciation of incense adopted from the Chinese, who still use the expression wenxiang, "listening to the incense."