The indian ‘Ud comes in two types. One type is used for medicinal purposes, which is called Al Kust and some people called it Al Qust. We will mention this type under the letter Qaf. The second type of ‘Ud is called Aluwwah, aoewood, which is used as perfume.
Imam Muslim narrated in his Sahih that Ibn ‘Umar used to burn dry aloe wood along with some Kafur (camphor), and states that the Messenger of Allah has described the bounties that the people of Paradise will be enjoying, such as having the aloe wood.
The ‘Ud is hot and dry in the third degree, opens the clogs and does away with gas. In addition, ‘Ud dries unnecessary moisture while strengthening the intestines and brings relief and comfort to the heart. ‘Ud In addition helps the mind, sharpens the senses, constipates and helps relieve the enuresis, bed wetting that result from coldness of the prostate.
Ibn Samjun said, “There are several kinds of ‘Ud, and they all carry the general name of Aluwwah. ‘Ud is used in and out of the body and is burned alone or with other substances. There is a medicinal significance when the ‘ud is mixed with kafur(camphor0, as each of them makes the other milder. In addition, burning the ‘Ud helps cleanse the air, which is one of the six necessary elements for the body’s well being.”