A simple fisherman of mines from Hong Kong fed his family by fishermen and sold a catch in the markets. And nothing foreshadowed that a miracle may happen in his life!
Once the catch was almost introduced it into the trance, since instead of fish, he pulled a piece of wood from the networks. But his sadness was short - he saw that the yellow liquid was filled, similar to the oil. Min kobov understood - a goldfish got into his network, because it was a huge piece of eagle tree, which is priceless for medicine and perfumery, TC is a source for the manufacture of aromatic substances.
Fisherman quickly sold it to $ 138 million and became very rich. Now he catches the fish only for his own pleasure with his own boat, which moves every day from his own berth, which is built near his own third villa on the ocean.
And now I will tell you what this is the eagle tree ...
Yes, it is an agar tree (etc. Names Aloyne Tree, Paradise Tree, Eagle Tree, Agar, Agar, Ud, Oud, Kalambak), Akvilaria (Aquilária), grows in the rainforest of Southeast Asia, the most valuable tree, heads the family from all 16 trees found in the world. Most of these trees have disappeared, as they were destroyed for the sake of essential oils. The average life expectancy of Aquiralia is 70-100 years, grows in wet tropical regions with an abundance of rains.
This is a big evergreen tree from which for many centuries produced an aromatic material. There is a dark, viscous tree core. At the beginning of the life of a tree, the core is light and bright, but climate and special microorganisms turn it into a unique natural aromatic substance.
Agarea tree is mined on special plantations in the jungle. The resulting wood, after drying, can immediately be used to enjoy the premises, as incense, or as raw materials for producing agar oil.
Aquiralia and, accordingly, agar oil is produced and grown only in Southeast Asia and is imported into the Arab countries with wholesale, perfume companies. Agarea oil is the result of a complex protective mechanism of an aloying tree. After the tree is infected with fungus, it begins to produce a resin, which "mature" soaps the trunk and forms so valuable wood. This process takes from several decades to hundreds of years.
The oil is valued in perfumery, as it is a strong retainer, in small doses included in the recipes of exquisite oriental spirits. The aroma of an aloyometa is necessary about 12 hours to open, the aroma skin can be saved for more than a day. It is especially valued in the perfumery of Arab Sheikh and Sultanov. The aroma is strong, sweet-woody, almost balsamic, similar to the smell of styracts, vetiver, sweetness resembling sandal.
The aroma of the oil of agar wood wood (Wood UD) belongs to the group of aphrodisiacs and is characterized by a very high cost (more precious than gold). Obtaining this oil ancient process kept in secret millenniums. Oriental aromas with Oil Oil Wood is an ancient recipe, known for a small circle of dedicated.
On the basis of this, Aphrodisiac is made expensive drugs intended for the treatment of sexual impotence.
The botanical name Aloexylon Agallochum comes from the Greek Aloe and Xylon you can assume the name - "tree having a taste of aloe". Obviously, when the eagle tree fell into Europe, then the defining factor was his taste of a bitter-binding. The Bible is mentioned in numbers XXIV, 6; In the songs of the song IV, 14 under the name "Stratsky"; IP. XXIV Syrah; Psalt. XLIV, 9. In the book, the Lord showed Moses tree, which he threw Merra in bitter waters, from which they became sweet. (Exodus XV. 25)
The accuracy of this legend from the Bible is confirmed by the fact that the Arabs with a piece of aloying tree corrected the taste of water. Especially important it was considered for travelers. Avicenna wrote that the merchants and travelers do not suffer from anything, as from the change of water, to correct her taste in it you need to put a little clay taken near your home and a piece of aloying tree.
In the fifties, they tried to grow alternate Nepal on the territory of India, the tree grew well, but it did not form a desired product, then they took the necessary insects living on this tree, but insects, unfortunately, did not get along in the new climate. So there are aloying trees, but there are no precious fragrant pieces in the wood.
In fact, agar oil is the result of a tree disease. It is formed as a protective reaction to fungal or bacterial defeat. The attacked trees begin to highlight the protective resin, which accumulates in the affected areas (roots, branches, parts of the trunk). Gradually resin literally impresses wood, becoming all the harder and acquiring dark brown, sometimes almost black color. At the same time, the core of Aquilaria (the central part of the tree, darker and old than the swamp) is the most defenseless before infection. It is for this reason that it often has to destroy all the tree to obtain oil, although it would be more profitable to cut off only the contaminated parts.
Agarwood is exported to various forms (wood chips, powder, oil, as well as in the form of finished products, such as perfumes, aromatic and drugs). The main udic importers are the countries of the Middle and Far East, in particular the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia (where Agarwood is known as Oudh), as well as Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Methods of receipt
There are three methods for producing option, namely, hydro-distillation, steam distillation and supercritical CO2 extraction. The first two are the most common. An important factor affecting the final product (oil) is the age of wood. Old trees have, firstly, a higher resin content, and, secondly, like a guilt, their resin becomes better with age. Speaking about the classification of Agarwood oil, it is also necessary to say that the highest quality is obtained at the first distillation. After each subsequent distillation of wood, the quality of the oil is reduced.
The oil obtained at hydro distillation is valued higher than the resulting steam distillation. As experts say, the latter lacks the bulk smoky nuances that come during hydro-distillation. In both methods, the resulting oil is filtered, put up in the sun and withstands some time. The more oil excerpt, the better it will be its fragrance.
When are synthetic substitutes needed?
The need to develop synthetic substitutes (analogs) usually occurs in the case when regular supplies of natural raw materials in the required quantities are not available and / or roads. For a situation with DD, it is very relevant. And therefore the perfume industry already actively uses its chemical counterparts. Thanks to its low cost, they occupied significant by volume, although the least favorable market segment. It is worth noting that these analogs in fact did not even close to the imitated natural product. The main chemical components responsible for the characteristic aroma of UMA, CESVITERPEN, in principle can be synthesized. However, they are very difficult to synthesize and expensive, which makes the process commercially completely unattractive.
Thus, the aroma of natural oil is a lot of hard to distinguish from its synthetic analogues. The real UD smells a magnificent - it is complete smoky, woody and balsamic shades. Warm aura with sour-sweet nuances. Synthetic Wy smells simple - it is a wood-leather smell that lacks the volume and shades game.
Why dd so roads?
Low oil outlet of vegetable raw materials, the complexity of the production process and the lack of natural sources - these are the main causes of the high cost of the UBD. Wood used for oil production has a low resin content, and, as a rule, a minimum of 20 kg of wood is required to get 12 ml of oil. According to Nabeel Adam Ali, SWISS ARABIAN PERFUMES Directors The highest quality dd is obtained in the processing of trees older than 100 years. This, of course, does not mean that young trees do not give a good fragrance, but this is not exactly the level of quality, heritage and traditions. Nevertheless, the sales of perfumes based on the Break continue to grow every year, and to satisfy the demand, many perfumers began to use and compositions a mixture of natural and synthetic blow. New York Times)
ABDULLA AJMAL estimates, director Ajmal Perfumes, about 20 years ago, a kilogram of high-quality "E-class" is worth about $ 225.
Now the same amount of raw materials will cost about $ 1500. This is a stunning price increase. For those who are willing to spend more accessible to the highest quality, $ 24,950 per kilogram. But Mr. Agmal says that at such a price arrived small. New York Times)
Now the average price per kg on the market is about 18,000 euros. This raw material is mainly used in natural perfumery - to increase the resistance and intensity of spirits.
Another reason for the high cost of Agara is that Aquilaria is now under threat of extinction. The most important types of Aquilaria are the most important A. Agollocha, A. Malaccensis and A. Crassna. A. Malaccensisprotecting around the world of CITES (Convention on International Trafficking in Wild Fauna and Flora), as well as IUCN (worldwide nature of nature conservation). A. Crasna. It was included in the list of disappearing and protected species a few years ago by the Government of Vietnam.
Usage Ud.
An important way to use the Uda is the production of incense. Agar is considered aphrodisiac, both in the form of oil and in the form of an inception. The oil is often sold in Vietnamese pharmacies. Chinese medicine uses Aquilaria powder for the treatment of liver cirrhosis, lung diseases and stomach.
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This is a copy of the article located atSince ancient times, wood was used by a person for the construction of houses, ships, a cart, for the manufacture of furniture and home utensils. And today we appreciate the reliability, beauty and natural heat of this material.
In the current selection are represented The most valuable breeds of woodUsed for luxury furniture, shipbuilding, making musical instruments.
10. Pink tree
Pink wood wood is painted from yellow to pink with a reddish pattern. For this valuable material is characterized by a pleasant smell.
The high price of the material does not allow it to apply it in the form of one-piece pieces, so the furniture industry uses veneer. Whole wood is used in the production of expensive musical instruments.
9. Karelian Berez
Beautiful drawing, hardness and strength make this wood especially valuable. Karelian Birch is easy to distinguish on dark brown inclusions on a light background.
Such wood is used as an amicing material, as well as in elite furniture production. Since the Karelian birch population is actively shrinking, instead of an array, a birch veneer is increasingly used in the surface finish.
8. Palisandre
The color of the rosewood varies from pinkish-brown to chocolate. This wood has a pleasant floral flavor, which gradually disappears when dried.
The rosewood is one and a half times harder oak. It is used in the production of parquet, musical instruments, furniture.
7. Paduk.
Another name of this wood is a Burmese red tree. Paduk is valued for the original color, strength, decorativeness. This wood is used in the shipbuilding, the production of furniture, veneer, parquets, musical instruments, billiards Kiev.
6. Merbau
This Wood is harder oak, perfectly polished and does not require protection against insects and fungus.
Merbau is used for the manufacture of parquet, steps, furniture, wall panels, musical instruments.
Under the influence of light, this wood darkens over time.
5. Wenge
Weden's dark heavy wood is very resistant to pressure, has excellent insect resistance and fungi.
The wenge texture is very decorative, so it is not recommended to be lacquer, much more correctly use the fascination.
Wenge is used for the manufacture of furniture, stairs, flooring.
4. Zebrano
Zebra Tree grows only in West Africa. Because The population of these trees is rapidly decreasing, nature advocates are actively protesting against the use of this beautiful striped wood in the manufacture of furniture and finishing materials.
By the way, it is not easy to create complex decorative elements from zebrano - the tree is quite capricious when processing.
3. Balsamo
This reddish brown wood has a pleasant fragrance vanilla. Balsamo is used in the production of furniture, in shipbuilding, the manufacture of finishing materials.
Balsamo grows only in South and Central America. On the European market, this material enters very limited quantities.
2. Bakaut
It is also called the iron tree. The cost of a cubic meter of Bakauta wood is a little less than $ 100,000. Grucaut grows in Guatemala, Honduras, in Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, as well as in Puerto Rico.
Because of the very high resin content, this wood is very dense, which used to make it indispensable in shipbuilding. Bucauta is not afraid of moisture, has a noble fragrance. This tree is very loved by gunsmiths, using knives for the manufacture of knives.
1. Ebony tree
The cost of Eben's cubometer is about $ 100,000. There is a ebony tree in Africa, on Ceylon, as well as in South India. Eben's Wood is incredibly dense, hard, it never affects fungus or termites.
Ebenov Tree moisture-resistant, when polished, acquires a beautiful shine. Today, the imitation of this wood is increasingly used, because Eben's growing area is rapidly reduced due to intense cutting.
The famous black tree is nothing more than Eben's sound wood without pronounced annual rings.
We are all accustomed to wooden furniture: tables, chairs, cabinets. However, there are such breeds of wood, products of which can afford not every person can afford. Just about such woods we will tell you in our top of the 5 most expensive breeds of wood.
5 Zebrano
1 cubic meter of sawn timber zebrano costs from $ 6000. The name "Zebrano" is not just so similar to the word "zebra". The fact is that this breed of wood has a rather unusual colors. Light brown and dark brown thin stripes alternate with each other, reminding the zebra color. Wood zebrano is very durable. It is used to finish elite cars. Luxury stores sometimes choose Zebrano to finish the interior. Sometimes the Wood Zebrano is used as an expensive flooring.
4 rosewood
1 cubic meter of rosewood wood may have a cost of over $ 10,000. In nature, this tree grows in Central Africa and on Madagascar Island. Wood rosewood has a soft texture. Wood color make up thin stripes. Once the wood rosewood was used to produce mass furniture. But over time, the rosewood reserves have decreased significantly. Because of this, some manufacturers began to paint the Faneur and chipboard in the colors that the rosewood wood possesses. To date, the rosewood is used only to produce veneer.
3 Bakaut
1 cubic meter of Bakaut wood has a cost of about $ 80,000. In nature, places where Bakut trees grow, are Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica. This breed of wood is also called the "iron tree". Bakat differs from other wood with a high resin content. This wood breed is very strong. It is quite resistant to water and extensive loads. In the past, Bakaut wood was used for shipbuilding. Nowadays, mass cutting of bicurate trees are almost not conducted. To date, the Bakaut wood is very appreciated by people who create weapons, namely knives, - sometimes use it for the manufacture of the handle. Processed Bakut wood looks very beautiful. It has an unusual structure and location of the fibers. A striped pattern on a polished surface of the Bakaut wood has greenish brown shades and is rather expressive. If the Bakaut's surface is well polished, then with bright light, it is only a bit of turning the product, the effect of iris (radiance) appears on the wood. In Bakaut wood, a noble smell that combines the aroma of cocoa and the smell of incense. Bakaut's resin boasts therapeutic properties. In the past, it was used to treat a variety of diseases, including cough and arthritis. Bangauwood chips brewed, creating a kind of healing tea.
2 Maksar
1 Cubometer of Makassar Wood has a value a little less than $ 100,000. Makassar is a kind of ebony tree. In nature, the macassar tree is growing in Indonesia. Macassar wood is very durable. After processing, this breed of wood has a very refined appearance. Striped macassar wood texture is unique: two identical pieces of this tree does not exist. Due to the appearance, this breed of wood has a large decorative value. Macassar wood is used to create elite and chic furniture, as well as for decoration of luxury interiors.
1 Eben
1 cubic meter of Wood Ebena has a price from $ 100,000. In nature, an ebony tree grows in southern India, on Ceylon and Africa. Appearance at the tree is unusual: it looks like a very high shrub. The height of the ebony tree almost never exceeds 10 meters. Ebena tree trunk diameter can reach 1 meter. Now the ebony tree is listed in the Red Book. The cutting of each ebony tree is carefully justified and controlled. Among the advantages of this breed of wood: good resistance to moisture and ease of processing. Texture of polished ebony board is very beautiful. Well polished surface, created from ebony wood, can have a mirror glitter. Wood Ebena has a black color, a strip can be present. This wood breed is very dense. Ebony wood never amaze fungi and termites. This wood is used to create luxurious furniture and jewelry, applied to inlays. Sometimes Eben's wood is used to decorate in construction.
Products created from the above breeds of wood look elegant and beautiful.
There are many diverse trees in the world. Throughout existence, people use wood according to their needs. But, as you know, for all you have to pay. This also applies to trees.
Grenadil (African black tree). Cost 1 kilogram - 10,000 dollars
This tree has the most expensive wood in the world. Grenadile wood is often spent for the production of musical instruments. By the way, these trees represent an extinct view, so it is practically impossible to meet them on Earth.
Agar. Cost 1 kilogram - 10,000 dollars
Agar belong to the species of trees that have a dark core. The first trees of Agar appeared about 3,000 years ago, besides, oil, having an amazing fragrance. Due to the increase in demand for its wood, Agar has become a valuable product.
Ebony tree - 10,000 dollars per kilogram
DIOSPYROS tree or another black tree - quite thick and poorly absorbs water. In addition, it is known that it is used in the creation of piano, cello, vulture, violins, bows, clasiesins and other musical instruments.
Sandal - 20,000 dollars per kilogram
Sandal is known as aromatic wood, which is one of the most expensive in the world. From this unique tree produce several natural oils, which belong to the Sandalla family. Theandal is also unique in that it is capable of keeping the fragrance for many years.
Pink ivory or intelligence - 7000-8000 dollars for boards foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
This type of African tree is also popular called a red cat. Pink ivory is intensively growing in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique. Basically, the tree itself is a pink ivory is used to produce billiards Kiev, knife handles and other therapeutic purposes.
Bakaut - $ 5000 for Board Foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
Bakat is also known as the tree of life. It belongs to the genus of Cuaiakum lignum, and is mainly grown on the northern coastline of South America
and in the Caribbean. The tree is one of the most expensive in the world due to its strength, hardness and density.
Amaranth (purple heart) -12000 dollars for boards foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
One of the most unique types of colored wood is an amaranth. The tree is one of the most expensive in the world, and 13 different types in wet and warm areas of South and Central America grows.
Dalbigia -14000-16000 dollars for boards foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
This type of wood albertin family, which grows from small to medium-sized trees. This type of tree grows in the warm regions of South and Central America.
Bubeva -19000 dollars for boards foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
Boubing is one of the most expensive woods in the world. The tree itself is a flowering plant belonging to the Bubiga Fabachy family. In addition to the fact that the tree is one of the most expensive, it is also the most valuable wood. It grows in flooded forests and fake places.
Broken - $ 33000 for Board Foot (0.00236 cubic meters)
The most expensive wood in our list is a barrel, which is very connected with the Cordland. Because of the huge demand for this wood, it became the most expensive wood, which you can buy on our planet. This tree grows only in several districts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.
There are trees on the planet, whose wood is incredibly valuable and expensive, is used in the production of exclusive furniture and musical instruments. The high cost of raw materials is caused by its exotic, strength, aromatic properties, external qualities.
An unusual name is a tree for the original painting of wood, resembling a zebra skin. The light brown base crosses a variety of dark brown strips.
Zebrano is appreciated not only for external attractiveness, but also for a very solid structure. The combination of strength and beauty allows the use of material for finishing the salons of expensive cars, floors and walls in the status offices.
Cost 1 cubic. M Woods Zebrano starts from $ 6000.
A tree, which covers the central regions of Africa and Madagascar Island, has wood with a soft structure. Coloring is an alternation of narrow strips. Once the rosewood was less valuable, it was actively used for the production of furniture. Gradually, the natural reserves of raw materials are depleted, the tree has become rare and expensive.
Manufacturers of inexpensive furniture today are painted plywood sheets and wood plates in the color of the rosewood to simulate a dear product type. And the rosewood itself is used exclusively in the production of a veneer coating.
Cost 1 cubic. M Palisandra can reach $ 10,000.
While growing in Cuba, Jamaica and other island territories of the Caribbean and called the "iron tree", the bakaut is distinguished by the incredibly durable and heavy wood, withstanding the strongest mechanical pressure. It does not deteriorate with long-term contact with water, so in the past century it was used in the construction of ships.
Today, the bakaut - the material used by the arms masters to pull the handle of elite cold weapons.
For 1 cu. M Bakut wood gives approximately $ 80,000.
Wood is unique in rich pink color, so Pink Ivory is called "Pink Ivory". A tree belonging to the collapsed family is growing in the southern and southeastern regions of Africa.
The material is applicable to the creation of the column cold weapons, Kiev for billiards, exclusive decor elements. Color scatter - from faded brown and pink to saturated red, but bright pink wood is considered the most valuable.
On the global market for the boards foot (0.00236 cubic meters), Melni is asked to $ 8,000.
Another kind of plant with wood unique coloring - purple. It belongs to the family of legumes, grows in the hot and humid climate of South America and the Panama is a carriage. The original color of the wood, bearing the name "Purple Heart", acquires after drying.
Amarantite is used to design the premises, the manufacture of exquisite parts of the decor, elements of sports equipment. The susceptibility of the material to ultraviolet radiation should be taken into account. Today, 13 varieties of amarantic wood are being implemented.
The boards of the "purple heart" costs $ 12,000.
Wood plant belonging to the Radzerburg family, the family of legumes, grows in the south-east of Africa. The Africans call a tree with a reddish black core of Mumping.
The high value of the Grenadila wood has since ancient times. Thanks to excellent acoustic properties, it enters the production of musical instruments, as well as luxurious furniture and decor elements. The activities of poachers led to the fact that the type of Grenadil almost disappeared, its implementation is strictly regulated by law, which is why the cost becomes even higher.
Grenadil is not the only valuable view of the genus Dalbergia. It is still worth noting the cooker with the wood of a beautiful cherry blossom and a baye tree with a pinkish core.
Price 1 kg of black wood of the Grenadila - $ 10000.
The place of growing this tree with massive, incredibly durable wood - the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi. The material is so heavy that is sinking in water. Its value is not only in this, but also in external beauty. Thanks to the unusual red-black ladle colored wood, wood is applicable in the manufacture of musical instruments, exquisite decor elements, in the finishing of the cabinets and other status premises.
Cost 1 cubic. M Macsarra Wood reaches $ 100,000.
The ebony tree growing on minor areas in Africa, the southern region of India and Sri Lanka, is inscribed in the Red Book. The sale of its wood is rigidly regulated at the state level, but not only the high price of the material is due.
The plant, outwardly looking more like a big shrub, was highly appreciated by the Egyptians and other ancient peoples. Its wood is easy to mechanically exposed, does not spoil from long-term contact with water, and after polishing glitters like a mirror.
Price per 1 cu. M Ebony Wood exceeds $ 100,000.
The thin fragrance of the sandalie is known to every connoisseur of perfume. The high-cost sandalwood is due precisely aromatic properties. It is prepared from it used in cosmetology and perfumery, and the material itself has a pleasant pinkish shade, applies in the production of details of expensive furniture and souvenir products. The source of wood fragrance resembling a mixture of lemon, roses and musk is preserved for several years.
Sandal is a rare tree located on the verge of extinction. For 1 kg of raw materials, buyers give about $ 20,000.
The tree is quite rare, the range covers only some areas of Mexico and the Caribbean. Wood enjoys great popularity from producers of elite ornamental products, because of which its cost is constantly growing and has already become the highest in the world.
The string wood is notable for the original and incredibly beautiful color: the base is greenish-yellow, dark spots and stripes forming bizarre patterns are broken. The material is dense, heavy, smiling, in quality is close to a black African tree.
The view of the runoff, most likely, expects the same fate as other valuable breeds - almost complete extinction. In the meantime, on the world market for boards, the foot is asked $ 33,000.
Most of the types of trees with valuable wood are rare and extinct. This is largely due to their high price. The implementation of such a material is strictly regulated, but only secured people can afford to buy products from it.
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