Description
Sandalwood is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of between 8 to 12 meters. Full maturity is considered to be reached when the tree is 60 to 80 years old. The volatile oil is contained in all elements of the wood. Sandalwood oils comes from India and Australia. Sandalwood has a long history in the spiritual and cultural life of Asia. It is mentioned in the ‘Nirukta’ the oldest Vedic commentary known, written during the fifth century BC. Sandalwood incense is burned in Buddhist and Hindu temples and it has been used as a meditational aid for thousands of years. It quietens the mental chatter that can so often distract the meditator.
Botanical Name: Santalum album
Aroma Description: Sweet, spicy and woody
Origin: India
Therapeutic Properties: Sandalwood has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic (urinary, pulmonary) and antispasmodic properties.
Note: Base
Plant Part Used: The wood
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
CAS Numbers: 8006-87-9
Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request
Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.
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