Agarwood (Oud) has been historically incorporated into Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a therapeutic resin. This module examines its medicinal properties, modes of administration, and cultural context in these traditional healing systems, connecting ancient wisdom to contemporary wellness applications.
Topics Covered
- Ayurvedic Perspective
- Classification: Considered aromatic, cooling, and calming; balances Vata and Pitta doshas.
- Therapeutic Uses:
- Digestive aid: alleviates indigestion, bloating, and flatulence.
- Nervous system support: reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation, and enhances mental clarity.
- Respiratory health: used for bronchial and pulmonary support.
- Modes of Application: Incense, oil extracts, powders, and decoctions.
- Integration in ritual and wellness practices, combining body, mind, and spirit alignment.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective
- Classification: Aromatic, warm, and bitter; enters Heart, Kidney, and Lung meridians.
- Therapeutic Uses:
- Calms the mind and spirit, alleviates stress and emotional imbalances.
- Supports digestion and enhances qi flow.
- Addresses pain, inflammation, and energy stagnation.
- Modes of Application: Burned as incense, infused in medicinal oils, or ingested in decoctions under TCM guidance.
- Incorporation in temple rituals, meditation, and traditional healing practices.
- Comparative Insights
- Both systems emphasize mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual enhancement.
- Shared use of aromatic properties to influence physiological and psychological states.
- Different frameworks: Ayurvedic doshas vs. TCM meridians, yet complementary in therapeutic outcomes.
- Modern Wellness Integration
- Applications in aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, and spa treatments.
- Evidence-informed approaches for stress reduction, focus, and spiritual wellness.
- Ethical and sustainable sourcing of Agarwood for medicinal and wellness purposes.
Outcome:
Participants will:
- Understand Ayurvedic and TCM frameworks for Agarwood’s medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Learn practical applications for wellness, aromatherapy, and holistic healing practices.
- Be able to integrate traditional medicinal knowledge with modern Oud-based wellness products and practices.