Agarwood (or just Agar)'s the resinous heartwood from Aquilaria trees, large evergreens native to southeast Asia. The trees occasionally become infected with mold and begin to produce an aromatic resin in response to this attack. As the infection grows, it results in a very rich, dark resin within the heartwood. The resin's commonly called gaharu, jinko, aloeswood, agarwood, or oud (not to be confused with 'Bakhoor') and's valued in many cultures for its distinctive fragrance, and thus's used… (More on Agarwood)