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Scientific Basis
Agarwood has been traditionally used and scientifically observed to support digestive health due to its carminative, antispasmodic, and mild laxative properties. Key bioactive compounds such as chromones and terpenoids help:
- Relax intestinal muscles,
- Reduce gas and bloating,
- Regulate bowel movements,
- Soothe gastrointestinal inflammation.
How It Works
- As Tea or Decoction: Agarwood leaf or bark infusions are gentle on the stomach and promote digestive ease after meals.
- As Oil or Extract: Ingested in microdoses (under medical supervision), agarwood extract supports gastric balance and detoxification.
- In Aromatherapy: Inhalation can reduce stress-induced digestive disorders by calming the gut-brain axis.
Therapeutic Applications
- Relief from indigestion, bloating, and gas
- Alleviation of abdominal cramps and IBS symptoms
- Enhancement of gut motility and prevention of constipation
- Reduction of gut inflammation in conditions like gastritis or colitis
Traditional Use
- Ayurveda: Known to ignite “agni” (digestive fire) and aid in assimilation of nutrients.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Used as a Qi-regulating herb that directs energy downward to relieve stomach distension, nausea, and reflux.
- Islamic & Southeast Asian Folk Medicine: Infusions used as digestive tonics, especially after heavy or fatty meals.
Documented Effects
- Improves gastrointestinal comfort after eating
- Enhances digestive enzyme activity
- Regulates gut microbiota (prebiotic effects in early studies)
- Supports detoxification and gut-liver axis health