First, the most suitable temperature
18℃-2 1℃ is considered as the ideal storage temperature of agarwood. The worst part is the high temperature. If the temperature is higher than 28℃, the aroma of agarwood will volatilize excessively, shortening its aroma life, and the relative humidity should be kept constant between 65% and 75%.
Second, the storage time of agarwood
If it is stored in a suitable place and fresh air is constantly provided, there is no time limit for the preservation of agarwood in theory, and the older it is, the more fragrant it will be. High-quality agarwood can keep its flavor unchanged after years of preservation.
Third, the storage location of agarwood
General collection of agarwood should be sealed separately. However, in the book "On Famous Incense" written by Cang in Ming Dynasty, Zhang has an ingenious method: "Whoever uses the fragrance of Qinan and Shenshui, its fragrant flowers are always in iron boxes, and it is fragrant to smell. Its box is decorated with incense, and it is mixed with fragrant flowers when it blooms; Put the honey in the lower compartment and cover the upper compartment. There must be several holes in the middle grid, such as longan, so that the honey gas will rise. Four taels of agarwood are used for every catty of honey, and agarwood is as small as small red bean. Even use, the fragrance is 100 times that of the middle one. "
Seal:
In order to ensure that the aroma of Aquilaria sinensis will not volatilize, the main storage method of Aquilaria sinensis is sealed storage. Generally, a square box made of glass or tin is chosen as an Aquilaria sinensis bracelet to wear with you. In order to increase the aroma of agarwood originally covered by sweat or other foreign bodies, it is also customary to leave it in a sealed bag for a certain period of time to restore the aroma. You can also wrap agarwood tightly with plastic wrap in a ventilated and moisture-proof place, and at the same time absolutely prevent direct sunlight.
Alone:
Don't store it with odorous articles or utensils. Storing agarwood separately is not a problem. Here, as long as you pay attention to the odorless utensils, clean and odorless glass, ceramic products and food preservation boxes are all good choices, but it is best not to store them directly in wooden cases, because most wood has its own taste. If you want to use it, you can put it in a sealed bag and then put it in a wooden box.
Fourth, the boneless process of agarwood?
The prepared agarwood incense usually needs to be stored for five years before it can be sold in stores. This process is called "debonding". In short, it is to remove the fire smell of the finished incense. However, due to the increasing demand for agarwood, there are indications that this degumming process is gradually shortening. So I suggest you buy agarwood incense, and then put it in your own moisturizing box for 3-6 months before smoking. Aquilaria sinensis can remove the smell of sticky powder during storage, and it is more pure when smoked and burned. If the purchased agarwood is wet and not completely dried, it can be wrapped with a dry cloth and dried in the shade for about five to seven years. It is not allowed to be directly blown by the wind or exposed to the sun to avoid cracking or deterioration. Only when the quality is more stable can it be sealed to prevent qualitative change.
Five, the maintenance of agarwood
No matter how good things are, they also have their own maintenance methods. Generally speaking, agarwood is not afraid of natural water such as rain, sweat and tap water. However, it should be avoided with the water of washing products, such as soap, soap, washing powder water, etc. , especially shampoo. Coupled with this water, the agarwood oil distributed on the surface of agarwood will react chemically and be washed away, which may make agarwood fade. The agarwood bracelet will also form a natural patina when worn at ordinary times, and the taste will be lighter, so it doesn't matter. When you sleep at night, put it under a pillow or wrap it in a sealed plastic bag, and the fragrance will remain when you take it out.
If you accidentally mix it with the water of washing products, the taste will fade and there is a way to recover it. But the best way is to gently polish it with sandpaper above 400#, and the taste will be restored. Usually beads don't need to be oiled and waxed like mahogany, because we have to wear them to smell agarwood. After wearing it, the body temperature will be more fragrant, and only when you wear it will you have this experience.
The essence of agarwood itself determines that it must be extraordinary, but once it leaves the original natural environment, it can be said that the process of propagation or growth of agarwood is artificially interrupted. But good agarwood, leaving the original natural preservation environment, manual maintenance is even more important!