The difference between agarwood from different regions

Agarwood is a kind of resin secreted by agarwood trees after they are injured by humans or insects, birds and animals. There are differences between agarwood and agarwood in different regions. For example, there are also great differences between domestic and foreign agarwood. Agarwood trees also grow agarwood trees of different qualities according to the living environment and living conditions in different regions, and the quality of agarwood also varies to varying degrees. The following is the difference between agarwood and agarwood based on reasons such as origin:

In terms of origin, there are also great differences in quality between "domestic incense" and "foreign incense".

my country's agarwood producing areas are mainly distributed in eastern Guangdong and Fujian, and there is also production in Guangxi and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. "Foreign incense" is mainly produced in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and other countries. The two are different in scent and shape.

1. In terms of shape, the early "domestic incense" had different forms such as strips, blocks, and flakes. They were larger in size than "foreign incense", while "foreign incense" had fewer strips and blocks of agarwood.

2. The difference in aroma is even more significant. "Foreign fragrances" often have higher oil content and stronger smell, but some are slightly pungent or always have a peculiar smell.

In comparison, the fragrance of "domestic incense" is much more stable and lasting. When burning, it generally does not give people the greasy and disgusting feeling that some "foreign incense" brings.

In general, agarwood from Indonesia and Malaysia has the highest oil content and is darker in color.

3. In terms of taste, "Domestic Fragrance" is bitter and has a strong fishy smell. Some even have a spicy or numb taste, but the "aftertaste" is very good. "Foreign fragrance" generally tastes sweeter, with a lighter bitter taste, and almost no spicy or numb taste. Generally speaking, "domestic incense" has low output and takes a long time to form, while "foreign incense" takes a shorter time to form and has a higher yield rate.

The differences in family and genera have led to different opinions on the value of agarwood. "Some say Vietnam's agarwood is the best, while others say Hainan's agarwood is the best." Mr. Wang believes that it is unscientific to classify the value of agarwood by production area, but should be determined by quality and personal preference. "Each production area has very good agarwood. The length of time and oil content are the criteria for judgment. Generally speaking, agarwood that is decades or hundreds of years old is very good.

In recent years, the beauty of agarwood has attracted more and more people. They want to play with or collect agarwood, but they are stopped by its "mystery".

In recent years, the beauty of agarwood has attracted more and more people. They want to play with or collect agarwood, but they are stopped by its "mystery".

Burning incense, brewing tea, hanging paintings and arranging flowers are collectively known as the four arts of literati, and are elegant pursuits pursued by literati of all generations. In addition to traditional medicinal incense and religious incense, "incense mats" and "drinking incense" are also usage methods that are increasingly being pursued by people. The so-called "incense feast" is a cultural activity that achieves the state of "tasting" incense by burning incense and stimulating perception through the senses. "Drinking incense" can calm the mind, refresh the brain, calm the heart and promote qi circulation. Mr. Wang specifically pointed out that when brewing, agarwood requires a higher water temperature than ordinary tea, so it is best to use the boiling method to "boil out the fragrance." Generally speaking, "a few dozen grams of agarwood can be consumed for more than a year."