Speaking at the biotechnology conference ‘Bio Johor 2014’, Dr Panamas Chetpattananondh (a Partner Teacher from the Prince Songkla University in Thailand, and Head of the Scientific Board of advisers at Asia Plantation Capital) provided a plenary paper on the capacity for Agarwood in Malaysia. Specific significance was provided to the possibilities of using the innovative innovations established by Asia Plantation Capital, and the chances that might be produced in so doing.
With the value of Oud oil (that which originates from the specifically dealt with wood of the tree), being substantially greater than the value of gold (by an element of 1.5), the sustainable Agarwood market is well developed in Asia, with Asia Plantation Capital blazing a trail. The sustainable plantation business is now actively aiming to bring their sophisticated plantation systems to Malaysia.
“Gaharu (Agarwood) is not brand-new to the area and we see lots of chances for its development in Malaysia. As a leading business in plantation management, we make sure that our agarwood is collected fairly and sustainably,” stated Steve Watts – Chief Executive Officer of Asia Plantation Capital Berhad – speaking at the Johor Biotech Conference. “Not just that,” he continued, “however we are among the few plantation business to have our items licensed by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) which allows us to trade lawfully in Agarwood.”.
Asia Plantation Capital is the major sponsor of the Bio Johor 2014 Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition. APC delighted in the very same advantage in 2013 at the very first International Scientific Symposium on Agarwood (ISSA) kept in Malaysia, which was arranged by Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Agarwood (or Gaharu, as it is more typically understood in Malaysia and Indonesia), originates from the Aquilaria tree – a types belonging to Southeast Asian nations such as Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia. Exactly what makes Agarwood so extremely demanded is the rarity of the aromatic resin consisted of within. It is produced just when the tree is impacted by a specific fungi (or, when it come to trees handled by Asia Plantation Capital, when dealt with in a certain method).
Oud oil and Oud wood chips have actually been an essential part of Middle Eastern cultures for centuries, where it is not just utilized in scents, however likewise in the wood chips burned in houses as incense. In China, Agarwood sculptures prevail property artefacts, and putting on bracelets made from Agarwood beads is quick ending up being a popular trend, with current record rates at auction having actually been accomplished in China for Agarwood pieces.
Internationally, Oud is now a significant component in the fragrance and cosmetic market, and is utilized by practically all of the world’s leading, luxury scent brands. Asia Plantation Capital’s partner business, Fragrance Du Bois, just recently had among its fragrances shortlisted as a leading 10 finalist in the Art and Olfaction Awards (the scent market event kept in Los Angeles, USA) comparing with and exceeding rivals from around the globe.
The health advantages of Agarwood have actually been well recorded, and have actually been a pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. Agarwood is renowned to be advantageous in the treatment of digestion system conditions, the relief of spasms and discomfort, along with tightness in the chest, stomach discomfort, throwing up, diarrhoea and asthma.
Current research study has actually revealed that, possibly, Agarwood has much more medical advantages, with the oil having actually been discovered to have sedative results, while an element reveals guarantee for usage in the advancement of an anti-cancer drug. Antioxidant buildings have actually likewise been discovered in the extract of Agarwood leaves, which might likewise be made use of for the treatment of stomach problems and skin infections.
She continued, “The sustainable plantation of Agarwood trees might be really important to the Malaysian agriculture market. The Asia Plantation Capital Scientific Advisory Board is now working with academics throughout Asia to establish and produce pharmaceuticals from Agarwood for larger usage in standard medication.
All types of the Aquilaria tree are categorized under CITES as jeopardized types – due to prohibited and comprehensive collecting and logging for Oud oil. Asia Plantation Capital’s Oud oil and woodchip items are all legitimately licensed under the CITES contract, making sure that the strictest legal and ethical requirements are supported in the planting, collecting and growing of Agarwood and Oud oil.
Moving on, Asia Plantation Capital has strategies to check out more chances by getting plantations (or partnering existing plantation owners) to establish Agarwood in Malaysia. Over the last 10 years, Asia Plantation Capital has actually established innovative exclusive inoculation systems that have actually been carried out in Thailand, Cambodia and India (with shown outcomes) along with a brand-new, trademarked system which, over a longer period, will certainly promote resin production throughout the whole tree.
About Asia Plantation Capital.
Asia Plantation Capital is an owner and operator of a varied variety of industrial plantation and farming companies throughout the Asia-Pacific area, and internationally, is part of the Asia Plantation Capital Group of associated business. Developed formally in 2008 (although running independently because 2002) the group now has plantation and farming jobs on 4 continents with functional jobs at numerous phases in Thailand, Malaysia, China, Laos, India, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, The Gambia, North America and Europe.
Promoting making use of qualified wood is the very best method of avoiding logging, therefore safeguarding biodiversity and fighting poverty in the tropical jungle areas. For the yacht sector, which pursues quality and which is currently associated with ecological efforts, this is likewise a method of making sure that no wood from prohibited logging is made use of.
About Fragrance Du Bois.
Fragrance Du Bois is a specific niche luxury fragrance home working carefully with sustainable plantations inAsia, bringing amazing brand-new 100 % natural Oud oil based scents to unique markets worldwide. Sustainably sourcing the finest basic materials around the world, dealing with French perfumers to develop a complete variety of items, as well as supplying custom scent services, Fragrance Du Bois is individual luxury with a conscience. With unique scent lounges around the world, in Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Fragrance Du Bois develops just the finest experience in custom perfumery.