Agarwood (Engl.)

Aquilaria cumingiana (Decne.) Ridl.

Skin

Evergreen shrub or Small tree (1) Height: 5 meter (2) Leaves: Simple leaves, alternate, elliptical, blunt base, pointed tip and not easy to tear Flowers: Inflorescence usually axillary, often simple and umbelliformm with bisexual, regular, whitish flowers (2) Fruits: Globose to ellipsoidal locullicidal capsulem protuding laterally from the split floral tube, with 1-2 seeds (2). Green fruits become orange when ripe,

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Boost Digestive System function. Preparation: Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem.. Part used: Root and Stem | Leukaemia. Preparation: Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem.. Part used: Root and Stem | UTI. Preparation: Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem.. Part used: Roots and Stem

Preparation

Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem. | Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem. | Cut into small pieces and boil the root and the stem.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), SURIGAO DEL SUR, LANUZA, Upland, forest

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Aquilaria cumingiana (Decne.) Ridl.
Local Name: Agarwood (Engl.)
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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