💥 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUD INCENSE 💥
Written By: Zach Champ, Connect with me on LinkedIn!
WHAT IS OUD?
Oud, also known as Agarwood or Aloeswood is a type of incense with a unique aroma that derives from fungus-infected trees. These trees produce a special resin when insects burrow into them exposing the interior of the tree. The exposed inner heartwood of the tree becomes infected and this creates the special aromatic resin that we all know as Oud.
Oud is either harvested from the wild or cultivated in a plantation. Wild Oud is superior quality than grown varieties. Oud wood resin is made into an essential oil that is considered by many to be ‘liquid gold”. This valuable essential oil is used in all types of exotic perfumes and is an expensive commodity in fragrance markets.
Oud Incense has been used for thousands of years by cultures throughout the Middle East in as well as Asia. It is commonly burned in churches and mosques as a part of religious ceremonies and to bless spaces with its pleasant plus distinct aroma.
For people living in the Old World, perfumes like Oud and Frankincense hold an important spiritual quality due to their ability to elicit delightful scents.
In Islam, it is said that the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) preferred the aroma of Oud over any other perfume. In Tibet Oud is burned in Buddhist temples as part of their sacred traditions.
It’s important to have pleasant smells around you!
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF OUD?
Oud has several spiritual benefits due to the plant’s mystical and psychoactive properties.
Oud’s fragrance is physically and mentally calming, making it a great tool for aiding meditation along with prayer.
Oud essential oil has an established history of use within Ayurvedic traditional herbal medicine. It is known to be effective for the treatment of issues related to the nervous system like epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer's.
The sweet, woody fragrance of Oud essential oil can provide relief with nausea caused by an illness like food poisoning and the flu.
Oud’s antibacterial and antimicrobial properties make it excellent for fumigating indoor spaces, similar to how white sage is used in smudging.
WHERE CAN I GET OUD INCENSE?
Oud is one of the prevalent fragrances overseas. Western markets are only just now starting to realize the delight of Oud. This popularity has led to it being a featured fragrance in several of the top perfume company’s latest products including Yves St Laurent and Tom Ford.
You can buy Oud Incense at iSmokeShop- Visit us today at one of our store locations in either Manassas or Fredericksburg to take home your own Oud incense to burn!
