A fragrant wood, also known as agarwood or aloeswood, obtained from certain Asian trees and highly valued in perfumery and incense.
From Sanskrit 'aguru' meaning 'not heavy' combined with Semitic 'aloes', showing the ancient Silk Road trade connections. The word entered European languages through Arabic and medieval commerce routes.
Agalloch has been treasured for over 2,000 years — ancient Egyptian pharaohs, Chinese emperors, and Arab perfumers all valued it equally, making it one of history's most universally prized substances! It's mentioned in the Bible and ancient Sanskrit texts, proving its ancient prestige.
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