Agarwood is a dark resinous wood that is produced by Aquilaria trees when they are infected by a mold. It is one of the most precious and rare natural materials in the world, and it has been used for centuries as an incense or perfume ingredient, as well as for medicinal, religious, and cultural purposes. Agarwood has various names and synonyms in different languages and cultures, such as oud, aloeswood, eaglewood, gaharu, jinko, chen xiang, and many more.
