Downstream Products
It needs to be said that every piece of the Gaharu tree can potentially be used (subject to demand) and any waste can be recycled. Apart from that the Gaharu tree is perpetual; the tree is cut to roughly 30cm high (the normal size of KYNAM Sapling) and then it will grow again. The next harvest cycle will reduce from 6 years to 5 years, and following cycles will be reduce further and then remain at 4 years thereafter.
Primary Products
The Agarwood within the Gaharu tree is used for primary products, namely Agarwood chips or Oud Oil.
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​Secondary Products
The pruned, unwanted branches of the Gaharu tree and also the crown of a harvested tree can be used to manufacture Gaharu extract, the Gaharu extract is used in the manufacture of some of the tertiary products. There are also a number of potential pharmaceutical applications for Gaharu extract as advised by Professor Baharuddin Salleh with trials on-going in Japan and South Korea.
Tertiary Products
The Gaharu extract can be used in the production of;
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Tea, Coffee and Chocolate (drink) products
The new buds or leaves of Gaharu trees can be used for premium herbal tea, Agarwood Oolong Tea.
​The oil is used for perfume, incense, fragranced candles etc and the wood from the tree can be used for;
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Bracelets
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Statues and lamps
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Chairs and other furniture (roots)