Oud Essential Oil, also known as Agarwood oud oil, has a musky fragrance, which is appealing to the senses. Agarwood in its various forms; oil, wood, powder, plant etc. has been used for many health benefits and treatment of various illness. For thousands of years, agarwood has been used for medicinal purposes and continues to be used in Ayurvedic, Tibetan and traditional East Asian medicine. Listed down here are some of its benefits and uses.
If you are very new to the world of agarwood, then you need to learn about oud before proceeding to learn its amazing benefits and uses!
Oud oil is used to treat emotional, nervous, and psychological issues as the deep and hypnotic fragrances can put you in a meditative state. It calms your mind and acts as a great stimulant that gives mental strength and stability.
Oud oil has a great harmonising effect on your mind which boosts thought power and assures emotional well-being. The oil penetrates the senses so well that it helps relieve stress, enhance awareness, and helps the mind to attain positive energy and focus needed in life.
Oud oil is used by Tibetan monks to enhance inner strength and induce absolute peace to the mind and soul. Moreover, many Ayurvedic practitioners use Oud oil in spiritual ceremonies and gatherings due to its ability to cleanse the environment of all the negative energies.
Apart from spiritual benefits, oud oil can cure many health issues, especially related to the mind due to its calming effect. It acts as a therapeutic that can treat epilepsy and is recommended for the treatment of neuromuscular conditions. Also, it is a great Kapha suppressant that eliminates toxic remains of the body. When applied to the joints and skin, it reduces inflammation and relieves pain associated with arthritis.
the digestive, anti-flatulent, and stomachic properties help expel gases and aids in bloating. It also has a significant effect on the skin and helps in reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and marks. It is excellent in treating wounds and cuts and relieves itching and soreness of the skin.
In Ayurveda, Agarwood is used as a treatment for a variety of skin diseases and disorders. The spiritual fragrance of this oil is reputed to have psychoactive properties that aid in the progression of the spiritual journey by instilling deep inner peace, elevating consciousness, balancing emotions, generating positive energy, and increasing awareness. Oud Essential Oil is also used in Aromatherapy, as diffuser oils to scent, uplift and lighten the surroundings with the musky, sensual overtones. It is anti-inflammatory in nature, which makes it useful for any skin condition including redness, swelling, irritation or even, puffiness. It also soothes itching caused due to infections, dryness or wound healing. Enriched with antibacterial components, it helps to remove bacteria from the skin, treat and reduce the appearance of dark spots, and fight fungal infections.
