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Agarwood is a fragrant wood used in incense, perfume, and herbal medicine, formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a certain mold. This wood is highly valued for its distinctive fragrance​​.

Agarwood is considered a good investment due to its rarity and high demand in the luxury perfume and incense markets. Additionally, inflation and low-interest rates have made traditional savings options less appealing, making alternative investments like agarwood more attractive.

Apart from wild-harvesting, agarwood can be produced by infecting the aquilaria trees with a specific mold that leads to the formation of the valuable resin. This method is more sustainable and ensures a consistent supply of agarwood for the market​​.

Agarwood oud oil has anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for skin conditions involving redness, swelling, or irritation. It also serves as an antibacterial.

Agarwood has a rich history, valued for centuries in various cultures for its distinctive fragrance and medicinal properties. It's been used in religious rituals, perfumery, and traditional medicine across Asia and the Middle Eas​​t.

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This is his dream, not just for Virgie Botenes and her family, but also for other small farmers. “With its high demand and high price in the market, it really helped us financially. We want other small farmers to plant and grow agarwood trees as well, so in the future, they can sell it and become financial independent.

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To start an agarwood plantation, it's essential to understand the tree's growing requirements, including climate, soil type, and care practices. Planting should be done in suitable areas, and proper techniques for inducing the formation of agarwood resin should be applied to maximize the potential yield. Please contact us for more information. ​​

Yes, agarwood trees, specifically the Aquilaria species, are suitable for planting in the Philippines. They grow in lowland areas up to mountains at an altitude of 0 – 750 meters above sea leve​​l.

Agarwood trees thrive in tropical climates. They require specific environmental conditions to produce the valuable agarwood resin, including humidity, adequate rainfall, and well-drained soil.

Agarwood trees can reach a height of up to 40 meters. They are known for their valuable wood and oil, which are used in various industries, including perfumery and traditional medicin.

Agarwood is highly valued for its resin, which is used in the production of perfume, incense, and traditional medicines. It's also known for its therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.