Saugandhika or Saugandhikavana is the name of a sacred place near Kailāsa, according to the Śivapurāṇa. Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] on seeing this mountain named Kailāsa, a great favourite of Śiva, Viṣṇu and other devas were surprised along with the excellent sages. [...] Near [Alakā] they saw the sylvan park Saugandhika which contained all kinds of trees. The sound originating from it was surprisingly divine. Outskirting it are the two holy rivers Nandā and Alakanandā that quelled sins by their mere sight”.

Saugandhika is also A flower-garden of Kubera.
Vāyu (the wind-god) carried fragrance from this garden and remained in the palace of Kubera, praising him.
This garden was full of sweet-scented lotus (Saugandhika-flower).

Saugandhikā refers to “sulphur”: a mineral that was typically mined, extracted and used (both domestic and industrial) in ancient India.
Mining was an important industry at that time as well.

The canonical texts mention about the extraction of various kinds of minerals, metals and precious stones.
The term ‘āgara’ occurring intire texts denotes the mines which provided many kinds of mineral products (e.g., saugandhika).

The references in the texts of various professions and trade in metallic commodities clearly show a highly developed industry of mining and metallurgy in that period.

Saugandhikā refers to “ruby”, and is the name of a type of precious stone (gem or jewel) typically used in ancient India. Both the king (rājan) and the people used to keep previous stones as a part of their wealth and affluence.
The king’s mansion was studded with precious stones of various kinds. The rich people possessed them in large quantity and used them in ornaments and for other purposes.
The courtesans (gaṇiya) possessed costly jewels and their chambers were adorned with precious jewels. The palanquins of the kings, nobles and rich persons (śreṣṭhins) were inlaid with costly gems.
There were persons expert in the field of gem and jewels (e.g., saugandhikā) called maṇikāras (jewellers).

The above description of the various agricultural, agro-based, mining or forestry occupations clearly depicts the high level of perfection achieved in the respective fields in ancient times.

Even today, when you mine a million life forms die, including humans. Diamonds and Gems are about that. Silk is also a symbol of
Sacrifice, given its highest stature.
So is the Holy Cross, the symbol
Of supreme self Sacrifice, Hence Sacred.

One needs to conquer a million thoughts to silence the mind.

Draupadi asking for Soungandhika to Bhima is a symbol of her test the love of the Pandavas and on how much her men would go to fulfil her vow to avenge the Kauravas who disrobed her dignity.