Distillation

Hydro-distillation Involves soaking and then boiling agarwood chips in water to separate the oil. The process typically includes: 1) grinding the agarwood into a coarse powder, 2) soaking the powder in water, potentially for several days, and 3) distilling the mixture to separate the essential oil from the water. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: 1. […]

Agarwood is graded based on resin content, with “Boya” being one of the grades extracted through hydro-distillation. Other grades, like “Boha” and “Khara,” may also be extracted using similar methods. The quality and aroma of the oil can vary based on the wood’s origin, age, and the extraction method used.