What is agarwood?
Aquilaria sinensis, also known as spiced, is an evergreen tree, mainly growing in Southeast Asia. Its bark and resin are rich in aromatic components, which can be used to make spices, medicines, wood products and so on. The aroma of agarwood is very unique, and it is known as "Tianxiang National Treasure", which is a very important part of China traditional culture.
Price factors of agarwood
The price of agarwood is influenced by many factors, mainly including the following aspects:
1. diversification
There are many varieties of agarwood, and the prices of different varieties of agarwood will be different. The common varieties of Aquilaria sinensis include Radix Linderae, Radix Linderae, Radix Linderae and Radix Linderae. Among them, red and black incense is one of the most precious varieties and the price is also the highest.
2. Quality
The quality of agarwood is also one of the important factors affecting the price. High-quality agarwood is dark in color, hard in texture and rich in aroma, while inferior agarwood is light in color, soft in texture and not rich in aroma. Therefore, the better the quality, the higher the price of agarwood.
3. Country of origin
The origin of agarwood will also affect the price. Generally speaking, the quality of agarwood in Southeast Asia is better and the price is higher. The agarwood produced in China has not undergone long-term natural growth and precipitation, so the quality is relatively poor and the price is relatively low.
4. Market supply and demand
Market supply and demand is also one of the important factors affecting the price of agarwood. If the supply of agarwood in the market is small and the demand is large, the price of agarwood will rise accordingly. On the contrary, if the supply of agarwood in the market is sufficient and the demand is insufficient, then the price of agarwood will fall.
How to tell the quality of agarwood?
Distinguishing the quality of agarwood requires certain professional knowledge and experience. However, some commonly used methods can still help us to preliminarily judge the quality of agarwood.
1. color
High-quality agarwood is dark in color and inferior agarwood is light in color. Generally speaking, the darker the color, the better the quality of agarwood.
2. Texture
High quality agarwood is hard, while inferior agarwood is soft. You can tap agarwood with your hand and listen to its sound. If the sound is crisp and powerful, it means that agarwood has a good texture.
3. Aroma
High-quality agarwood has a strong aroma, while inferior agarwood has a weak aroma. You can smell agarwood with your nose. If the aroma is strong and lasting, it means that the quality of agarwood is better.
How to preserve agarwood?
Aquilaria sinensis is a volatile perfume, which needs to be properly preserved to avoid losing its fragrance. Here are some ways to preserve agarwood:
1. Avoid direct sunlight.
Aquilaria needs to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it will easily lose its fragrance. You can put agarwood in a cool and dry place to avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid dampness
Aquilaria needs to avoid getting wet, otherwise it is easy to get wet and moldy. You can put agarwood in a dry and ventilated place to avoid getting wet.
Periodic turnover
The agarwood needs to be turned regularly to avoid sticking together and affecting the aroma. You can flip agarwood every once in a while and let it spread out.
Use special boxes
Aquilaria sinensis can be stored in a special box, which can better protect Aquilaria sinensis and avoid interference from external factors.