Sandalwood Essential Oil

Benefits

The amazing smelling sandalwood oil has many benefits including:  ability to heal both internal and external wounds. It has anti-inflammatory qualities, it can calm the digestive tract, circulatory system and even to cure neural inflammations.

Due to its sedative nature, sandalwood oil can help the nerves, muscles and blood vessels relax. Its regular application has been known to help reduce the appearance of scars and skin spots. It is commonly used as an ingredient in many beauty care products like soaps, lotions and skin creams.

Drinking it as a carminative provides relief from flatulence, and other stomach discomforts.

It acts as an emollient to soothe the skin and keep it feeling cool and refreshed.

Instructions for Use

Sandalwood can be applied topically or inhaled through various means.

Sandalwood oil is best known for its sweet aroma that is commonly used as a body fragrance. Its aroma can also be found in various perfumes, incenses and other fragrant products. In different parts of the world the oil has enjoyed repute as an important part of religious ceremonies.

Massaging with the oil promotes a soothing effect and can also be used on dry skin and hair.

It can be used in aromatherapy to cure respiratory issues, digestive problems, skin ailments and emotional distress.

History and Additional Information

Because of limited resources, the oil has now become quite expensive to acquire. Due to strict restrictions the most famous sandalwood, Indian Sandalwood, is no longer available in the consumer market. The majority is now produced in Australia.

If you can get your hands on some quality sandalwood, this potent oil has many medicinal properties to offer. It is renowned for its antiseptic and sedative qualities. But it needs to be derived carefully to reap the maximum benefits. Ideally the sandalwood tree should be fully matured (80 years)  to deliver the best quality.

This oil has been used for over 4,000 years and is one of the best known fragrances in the world. It has been used in ancient Chinese medicine and is popularly combined with rose to produce the famous Indian scent, aytar.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Santalum Album
• Other Names: Santalum Spicatum
• Family: Santalaceae
• Part of Plant Used: Wood
• Place of Origin: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia and Pacific Asia

Characteristics

• Odor/Frangance: Wood scent
• Color: Yellow
• Aroma Strength: Strong
• Consistency: Viscous/thick
• Note: bottom

Blending Suggestions:Lavender, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Geranium, Myrrh, Vetiver, and Black Pepper.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: No known contradictions or safety concerns.

Buy Essential Oil:

Highest Quality: Rocky Mountain

Expect to pay a bit more for a higher quality oil. Always choose the highest quality oil if you plan on using internally or topically.

Rating: ★★★★★

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Better Value per ounce:  Nature’s Kiss

This brand is slightly less expensive per ounce, but still offers a great value for pure sandalwood oil.

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