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Scientific Basis
Agarwood is rich in bioactive compounds like agarofuran, chromones, sesquiterpenes, and phenolic acids, which have demonstrated antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and immune-modulating properties in multiple studies.
These compounds help the body:
- Strengthen innate immune responses,
- Inhibit growth of pathogens,
- Combat oxidative stress that weakens immunity.
How It Works
- As Herbal Tea or Extract: Stimulates white blood cell activity and supports natural immune defense.
- As Essential Oil: Exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against common pathogens like E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans.
- In Aromatherapy: Reduces exposure to airborne microbes and may prevent infections.
Therapeutic Applications
- Helps protect against common colds, flu, and respiratory infections
- Supports recovery from illness by modulating immune responses
- Assists in managing fungal skin infections or oral pathogens (e.g., mouth rinse)
- Aids in wound healing and topical disinfection when applied as oil
Traditional Use
- Ayurveda & Unani: Used to strengthen immunity and fight off seasonal illness.
- Southeast Asian Ethnomedicine: Burned or steeped to purify air and prevent disease.
- Islamic Traditional Use: Believed to be spiritually and physically cleansing.
Documented Effects
- In vitro studies confirm antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Exhibits anti-viral potential, particularly in essential oil form.
- Contains natural antioxidants that protect immune cells from free radical damage.
- May assist in balancing immune overactivity (immunomodulatory role).