Benefits and uses of agaru

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Agaru / Aquilaria agallocha
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gallocha/ By Karanvir Singh Latin Name-
Aquilaria Malaccensis Family- Malvaceae Common
Names are Agaru, Agar, Agarwood, Aloeswood,
Oudh, Oud, Gaharu Genus- Aquilaria Distribution-
It is found in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Thailand, and Singapore. Agaru is an evergreen
plant that is commonly known as Aloe wood
or Agarwood. It has a pungent odor and is bitter.
This plant works effectively in rheumatoid
arthritis by reducing the pain and inflammation
due to its anti- inflammatory property.
According to Ayurveda, its oil massage on the
joints regularly can help you to get rid of
joint pain because of its Vata balancing
property. It also helps to remove excess mucus
from the respiratory tract and manage bronchitis
due to its Ushna (hot) potency and Kapha
balancing properties. Due to its antioxidant
property, it protects the liver against damage
caused by free radicals and also reduces
inflammation in the liver due to its
anti-inflammatory property. Applying its oil on
the skin also manages skin conditions like
eczema due to its healing action. Types of
Agaru Agaru herb is of four types Daaha Agaru
This herb is mostly cultivated in the Gujarat
State of India and is also known as Tail Agaru.
Its fragrance is very pleasing and stays for a
long period. Kaashth agaru It is yellowish and
treats symptoms like bad breath, vomiting, and
various neurological disorders. Krishna agaru
This type of agaru is used in diseases related to
eyes, ears, and skin.
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Mangalya Agaru This type of agaru is useful for
various therapeutic purposes. It is mostly
obtained from the Himalayan region around
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand). Names in different
languages English Name Agilawood, Agarwood
Hindi Name Agar Bengali Name Agaru Gujarati
Name Agar Tamil Name Agalichandanam,
Aggalichandanam Telugu Name Agaru Malayalam
Name Akil Its synonyms in Sanskrit Pravara,
Anaryaka, Vamshika, Vishvaroopakam, Rajarha,
Shreshta Vruksha, Krumija, Jongakam, and
Krumija Loha- It is black and is heavy similar
to iron. What are the Ayurvedic properties of
Agaru? Rasa (Taste)- Tikta (Bitter) and katu
(Pungent) Guna (Quality)- Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna
(Sharp) and Laghu (Light), Virya (Potency)-
Ushna (Hot) Vipaka (Resultant)- Katu (undergoes
pungent after digestion) Dosha karma (Effect on
doshas)- It mainly pacifies Kapha Dosha and Vata
Dosha Part used Aromatic resinous wood oil is
also called as Agarwood oil, Aloeswood oil
Dosage Powder- 3 to 5 grams Oil- 1 to 5
drops What are the medicinal uses of Agaru? Its
application on the skin is best in removing
coldness Krumihara- It is useful in worm
infection and infection wounds Anilahara-
Balances the Vata dosha in the body
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Kushtahara- It is useful in skin-related
issues Kaphahara- Useful in cold, cough and
asthma, and relieves sputum Dushta
Vranashodhana- Helpful in cleaning wounds Its
Therapeutic indications Agaru is indicated these
health conditions like Bronchitis Asthma
Wounds Loss of appetite Intestinal worms Bad
breath (halitosis) Intestinal gas
Rheumatism Bradycardia (abnormally slow
heartbeat) Cardiac weakness Persistent hiccups
Chyluria (chylous urine) Fever with chills Loss
of libido in men Leucorrhoea Gout Enuresis High
blood pressure Spasms Depression Anxiety Body
odor Diarrhea Dysentery What are the
therapeutic uses of Agaru? Urticaria 2 grams of
agaru powder is advised to take with 5 ml Cows
Ghee for the treatment of Urticaria. It has an
anti-allergic and anti-pruritic action on the
skin that helps to treat urticaria. It also
treats raised itchy bumps and itching associated
with urticaria. Its powder used in a combination
with coconut oil is also applied to the skin to
reduce itching and burning sensation. Numbness
and tingling sensation
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Tingling sensations can occur in any part of the
body which indicates disturbances in Vata dosha
balance in the body, as per the Ayurveda point of
view. As the Vata dosha gets balanced, it
reduces the tingling sensation and
numbness. Enuresis (Bedwetting) Agaru acts as a
nervine tonic that provides strength to the
nerves and urinary bladder. It also provides
strength to the urinary bladder to hold the urine
produced during the night. It also treats the
reactiveness of the bladder, which is a common
cause of the enuresis. It is useful in treating
bedwetting. Intestinal Gas, Bloating Abdominal
Distension Agaru helps in treating the intestinal
gas and has been used in Ayurveda with Cumin
Seeds (Jeera) and Carom Seeds (Ajwain) for many
ages to treat bloating and abdominal distension.
In the digestive system, its main function is to
reduce abdominal spasm and pains that occur due
to the presence of excessive gas in the
gut. Loss of Appetite Agaru boosts up the
appetite by acting upon the stomach and liver. It
improves the functioning of the liver and
stimulates its metabolism. It also improves
gastric secretions that increase the digestive
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