Agarwood Oil

Agardwood oil – one of the primary essential oils used all over the world -- emits an aroma that actually originates out of an infection. Many people confuse it with wood due the resembling name but Agarwood is a type of secretion that takes place as a defense mechanism when an aquilaria tree is infected by a fungus. It emits a distinctive smell to counter the fungus, and this exotic smell becomes the most overwhelming aspect of the essential oil derived from it.
Due to its psychoactive attributions the agarwood oil is used all over the world to foster a sense of deep spirituality and devotion. This fragrance and its derivations are an integral part of religious rituals among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sufis, the Japanese Shamans, and it's aroma is gradually penetrating the annals of even western religions. It seems even the gods relish the captivating fragrance of the agarwood.
But is agarwood essential oil only used for religious meditation and invocations? Not necessarily. It is also used in perfumes, cosmetics, aroma-therapy ointments, bath oils and perfumed candles. It's uses are as widespread as your imagination.