Mysterious and mystical, the essence of oud oil’s potent
perfume, its cultural heritage and its resonance within spiritual beliefs
evokes a richly enticing and intriguing sense of wonder for this so-called
‘liquid gold’.
Renowned for its purported therapeutic properties and used
for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine, oud oil has long-been
regarded for its power to relax the mind, body and inner-being; a psychological
salve that inspires calm, clarity and a sense of renewed power.
A powerful scent to
stimulate and relax
Oud oil is used as a
fragrance, for both men and women, as an alternative medicinal ingredient in
both oil and powder form and as an incense. Agarwood chips, from which oud oil
is extracted, create a heady scent that inspires a feeling of deep relaxation. It
is this soothing, yet stimulating effect that makes oud oil increasingly
popular in spa products; rich, luxurious and with deep layers of woody, earthy
and exotic scents.
Why oud oil is a
modern-day anxiety-relieving must-have
Stress levels are
rising, creating health crises as well as adding a burden to the quality of
lives of those affected and their ability to work and function. Relaxation is
no longer considered an indulgence but a necessity to inspire balance, leading
to a positive mindset and a healthy approach to life. Stress is a huge
contributing factor behind a multitude of health problems. The need to unwind
and let the commotion and physical, mental and emotional strains of modern-day
existence dissipate is about taking positive action.
Relaxation is not
about doing nothing per se, but a process to induce a less frenetic
inner energy. Oud Oil is a way in which individuals can harness that priceless feeling
of peace.
The potential
relaxation properties of oud oil
The unique potency of
oud oil is often regarded as allowing the mind to become calm and release
negative emotions. Not only is this a way to instil a feeling of being
at one with yourself but a way to energize consciousness levels and
open the mind to greater creative thinking.
A meditative approach
A good anti-stress
approach is to let go of feelings about the past and worries about the future
by living in the present. One way to achieve this mindfulness is through
quiet meditation with an oud oil scent permeating the atmosphere. A
soothing burner of oud oil or some oil applied to the pulse points in a perfume
or carrier oil instantly produces a dreamy, relaxed state in which the mind can
wander and find its own sense of time and place. From top athletes, to business leaders and
those seeking spiritual solace oud oil complements meditative practices.
Oud oil and the mind
With a reputation for easing neuroses in favor of harmony,
agarwood is used widely in the power of prayer with a belief that the incense
rises along with the words to another spiritual level; connecting thought with feelings
and energy with moods; calming the spirit and balancing the whole being.
