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Agarwood as incense-a review: Part I - Spiritual and cultural uses

Published:2024-01-30 Issue:4 Volume:30 Page:174-181
ISSN:0971-9415
Container-title:Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products
language:en
Short-container-title:J. Non-Timber Forest Prod.

Author:

Jayaraj Rathinam¹²,Ahmed Shagufta²

Affiliation:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2. Rain Forest Research Institute

Abstract

Agarwood is a resinous heartwood of various species of Thymelaeaceae with aromatic, cultural and medicinal uses. The most common uses are incense, perfumery and medicine. The present review is on use of agarwood as incense, especially for spiritual and cultural purposes. It traces the use of incense in general, and agarwood in particular across ancient cultures and religions. The present-day use of agarwood as incense and the potential for export from India are discussed.

Publisher

Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh

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