English Name: Eagle Wood
Hindi Name: Agar
Sanskrit Name: Aguru, Lauha, Krimija
Latin Name: Aquilaria agallocha Roxb Pennell
A large tree 16-25 m high with greenish white inflorescence found in northeastern parts of India. The wood of the tree is used in Ayurvedic system.
Application
Eagle wood is described as "rakshoghna". This description attributes it, a potent anti-microbial activity. Therefore, resin and heartwood of Eagle wood are employed by Ayurveda as local cleansing agents. Its internal use is also recommended for treatment of bed-wetting and incompetency of urinary bladder.
Chemical composition
Aloe wood has abundant resinous matter. Sesquiterpine alcohol possesses the characteristic odour of the wood. It also contains an essential oil.
Effect on dosha
Pacifies vata and kapha.
