Between agarwood, sandalwood, ambergris and musk, agarwood is known as the king of fragrances and has been a long-time favourite sought after by people for millennia. Agarwood is a collector's item due to its medical value. There has been a saying since the Song Dynasty, "a piece of agarwood is worth a fortune", which gives agarwood the title of "Diamond of Woods". The scent of agarwood exudes endless energy, which uplifts our form, spirit and vitality. Agarwood is also a rare gem recognised by different faiths across the world, including Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholic and Islam.
Agarwood is a jewel of Chinese medicine. According to the Chinese herbology work "Compendium of Materia Medica", agarwood has high medical value with anti-bacterial efficacy that boosts the spleen function, helps to reenergize the body and heal the organs, relieves cough and mucus, dispels cold from the spleen and stomach, enhances flow of Qi and relieves pain.