Benefits of Agar (Agaru) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Agar (Agaru)

Agaru is a fragrant tree, commonly known as Agarwood, Aloeswood, Eaglewood, etc. It is a fragrant wood and is used to make incense and perfumes. It has a pungent odor and is bitter. It is used in treating diseases related to ear, nose, throat, asthma, cough, etc.

Botanical Name : Aquilaria agallocha

Useful Parts for Agar (Agaru) :

Aromatic wood, oil

Names in different languages for Agar (Agaru) :

English: Agarwood
Hindi: Agar
Malayalam: Akil
Bengali: Agaru
Gujarati: Agar
Tamil: Agalichandanam
Telugu: Agarin

Health benefits of Agar (Agaru)

Agar has several health benefits. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties in Agar helps manage joint pain as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Ayurveda recommends rubbing joints with Agaru oil daily to relieve joint discomfort. It is an effective remedy to remove excess mucus from the respiratory tract and manage bronchitis. The antioxidant property in Agaru protects the liver against damage caused by free radicals and can reduce inflammation in the liver due to its anti-inflammatory property. It manages skin conditions like eczema due to its healing property. Agaru helps to improve appetite as well as the overall digestive system.

Ayurvedic Medicines with Agar (Agaru) as the ingredient are the following:

Rasnadi Kashayam, Khadiradi Vadi and Ayaskriti.

Agaru is an evergreen plant with several health benefits. It treats diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, respiratory disorders, inflammation in the liver, loss of appetite, skin disorders, etc.