Oud Essentials
Learn about the basics of oud
What is oud?
Oud is a resinous heartwood from the aquilaria species, an evergreen in the Thymelaeaceae family native to South East Asia. The heartwood is harvested and used for medicinal and perfumery purposes, many of a traditional or religious nature. The resinous heartwood only occurs in certain trees as a result of a fungal infection due to wounding. Only the aquilaria trees with this infection actually have the aloeswood. Other common English names for oud are aloeswood, calambac, agarwood, gaharu, and eagleswood.
There is an increasing availability and quality coming from the farm raised variety, and Oudimentary tries as much as possible to support and be aware of the ecological impact that use of this wood has on our world. Our woods and oils either come from farm raised variety, or if they are wild, are in line with all CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) rules and regulations.
There is an increasing availability and quality coming from the farm raised variety, and Oudimentary tries as much as possible to support and be aware of the ecological impact that use of this wood has on our world. Our woods and oils either come from farm raised variety, or if they are wild, are in line with all CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) rules and regulations.
How it all began
Our oud journey
Join Oudimentary co-owners Usama Canon and Micah Anderson on an acquisition trip across South-East Asia.
This Film contains company background, valuable oud history and intimate interviews.
This Film contains company background, valuable oud history and intimate interviews.