Ayurveda and Science

Agarkasth/Agaru/अगरु/Aquilaria agallocha/Eagle Wood

AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANTS

Hindi Name: Agarkasth

Sanskrit Name: Agaru

English Name: Eagle Wood

Latin Name: Aquilaria agallocha Roxb

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.

Aquilaria Agallocha Medicinal Uses

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

Doshas

Pacifies vata and kapha.

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