Hainan huanghuali, also known as "buckwood," was referred to as "declining" in the "Compendium of Materia Medica." Its woody water is believed to help lower blood pressure and reduce blood fat, while it can also be used to make pillows that promote better blood circulation. The tree, commonly called "huanghua pear," is easy to grow but hard to mature into a full-sized tree. A tree with a 10 cm diameter might only leave about 3 cm of usable wood after peeling. True huanghuali wood requires hundreds of thousands of years to develop, making it highly valuable. Its hardness and beauty have made it a prized material for classical hardwood furniture throughout history.
Interestingly, "huanghuali" is more of a literary name rather than a scientific one. There's no official species called "huanghuali tree," but its scientific name is "Dianxiang Dalbergia." People tend to categorize things in detail, giving them names that are easier to remember. Visually, Hainan huanghuali is generally divided into two types: one lighter in color, yellowish, mainly found in eastern Hainan, which is often called "avocado"; the other darker, with a brownish-red hue, more common in western Hainan, also referred to as "avocado." Although these two types differ significantly, they share similar characteristics. The presence of oily points isn't standardized, which has caused confusion among collectors.
In my experience, true Hainan huanghuali is rich in oil, has a strong fragrance, and often shows water ripple patterns. After being lightly sanded, the texture feels smooth and warm, like jade. This makes it very popular among enthusiasts. Recently, many players have developed a subconscious preference for "avocado," even if they've never seen it before. I call this "impetuous choice cognition"—when everyone says something is good, you start to believe it too. You hear others talking about "sea yellow," so you think it must be better. But the real beauty of both "yellow" and "sea yellow" is not immediately obvious. So you start searching for sea yellow, hoping to find the best.
The harder it is to find, the more expensive it becomes, and the more desirable it seems. One person once asked me why he felt that sea yellow wasn’t as good. I showed him a piece of sea yellow and asked if he felt anything. He held it for a while and said, “It feels good.†When I asked where exactly, he struggled to explain, finally saying, “It’s definitely better than the yellow!†This is a typical example of how deeply rooted our subconscious beliefs are, making it hard to change our perceptions.
Recognizing these types of wood isn’t difficult—those who spend 5–6 years studying closely can tell the difference. However, it's much harder for most people to form a correct understanding of the wood. Even more challenging is using that perception to reflect on life and grasp deeper truths.
Additionally, there's no clear standard for judging Hainan huanghuali. You look for avocado because everyone says it's good, or because it's rare. But when you go looking, what you find may not be genuine. Some people haven’t even seen "sea yellow" but still try to buy it, risking getting misled. Most businesses are honest, but finding real huanghuali is becoming increasingly difficult.
Everyone wants to buy something that doesn’t exist. If the stock runs out, what do you do? Change your strategy, or find a way to confuse yourself and make a profit? These are the three options available today, and each has its own risks.
Of course, we can’t rule out the existence of dishonest players in the industry. Currently, some materials labeled as "sea butter pear" closely match the image that many collectors have in their minds. I’m not claiming that all current huanghuali is just root wood; I'm writing this article for reference only.
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