Highly valued ingredient with spiritual connotations. When burnt it produces white smoke and is seen as a symbol of wealth. Primary markets include China, India and SE Asia.
Mixture of nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and oils consumed as a mouth freshener incorporated for its fragrance, flavour and anti-microbial properties. Primary markets include China, India and SE Asia.
Used in body moisturisers, face cream, sun screen, anti-aging, skin cleansers & soaps. Increasing concern with toxicity in cosmetics driving strong demand for natural ingredients.
Unique anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antibacterial and healing properties are under study. As certified plantation timber becomes available we are seeing an increase in interest from the pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical sectors.