Agarwood Slices (Aquilaria Sinensis)

Agarwood Slices (Aquilaria sinensis) are the finely cut, resin-rich heartwood pieces of the Agarwood tree, one of the world’s most treasured aromatic materials, revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and spiritual traditions throughout Asia. Known in TCM as Chen Xiang and in Sanskrit as Agaru, this sacred wood is prized for its calming, qi-regulating, and grounding properties, as well as its profound spiritual and aromatic value.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Agarwood is described as bitter, acrid, and warm, entering the Kidney, Spleen, and Stomach channels. It is used to regulate qi, alleviate pain, relieve cold-induced abdominal discomfort, and aid digestion. It is also a key herb for directing rebellious qi downward, making it effective for hiccups, wheezing, and nausea. Its warming yet smooth energy helps nourish yang and calm the mind, making it both medicinal and meditative.

In Ayurveda, Agaru is revered as a spiritually purifying and heart-opening herb, used to clear negative energies, deepen meditation, and enhance clarity. When burned, the wood releases a deep, balsamic smoke that is said to center the spirit and elevate consciousness.

Modern research identifies sesquiterpenes, agarospirol, jinkoh-eremol, and chromones in Aquilaria sinensis, compounds responsible for its relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and aromatic properties. These natural constituents contribute to Agarwood’s traditional use as a nervous system soother, digestive aid, and emotional stabilizer.

Each batch of Agarwood Slices (Aquilaria sinensis) is carefully selected from naturally resin-infused heartwood, then sliced and gently dried to preserve its rich aroma and high resin content. When heated, it releases a sweet, woody, and meditative fragrance used in incense ceremonies, spiritual rituals, and aromatic therapies. When decocted, it produces a subtle, warming infusion traditionally used in qi-regulating and digestive formulas.