Botanical Name: Santalum album
Sandalwood is a name given to a class of fragrant woods that, unlike other aromatic woods, can retain their fragrance for decades. Both the wood and oil have been highly valued for centuries and Sandalwood has a documented history of many applications. It was traditionally used as an incense in religious ceremonies and for enhancing meditation, and the Egyptians used sandalwood for embalming. Sandalwood is very beneficial to the skin; it can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and it promotes a healthy, smooth looking complexion. Sandalwood has a sweet, woody, uplifting aroma and is frequently used in meditation for its grounding effects.
sandalwood
Primary Benefits
- promotes healthy looking, smooth skin
- reduces the appearance of scars and skin imperfections
- enhances mood
- frequently used in meditation for its grounding and uplifting properties
Aromatic Description
woody, dry, sweet
Collection Method
steam distillation
Plant Part
wood
Main Constituents
α- santalo, Ã-santalol