Description

Sandalwood Essential Oil / Sandalwood Oil / Indian Sandalwood Oil / Mysore Sandalwood Oil / East Indian Sandalwood Oil / Santalum album Oil / White Sandalwood Oil / Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil / Karnataka Sandalwood Oil / Tamil Nadu Sandalwood Oil / Kerala Sandalwood Oil / Malabar Sandalwood Oil

Description
Sandalwood Essential Oil, derived from the heartwood of Indian sandalwood trees (Santalum album), is highly valued for its rich, woody, and sweet aroma. It is considered one of the most precious essential oils and has been used for centuries in various cultural and religious ceremonies. Indian Sandalwood Oil is prized for its therapeutic properties and is widely used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and skincare.

Plant Part Used
The essential oil is extracted from the heartwood of Indian sandalwood trees (Santalum album). The heartwood, which is the central part of the tree's trunk, is known for its rich concentration of aromatic compounds.

Extraction Process:
Sandalwood Essential Oil is primarily extracted through steam distillation. The heartwood of Indian sandalwood trees is harvested, chipped, and then subjected to steam distillation. The steam helps release the aromatic compounds present in the wood, which are then condensed to form the essential oil.

Uses

• Sandalwood Essential Oil for Aromatherapy: Sandalwood oil is prized in aromatherapy for its grounding and calming properties. It helps promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity. The warm, woody aroma of Indian Sandalwood Oil creates a tranquil atmosphere conducive to meditation and mindfulness practices.
• Sandalwood Essential Oil for Perfumery: Sandalwood oil is a popular ingredient in perfumery and fragrance compositions. Its rich, woody aroma adds depth and complexity to fragrances and is often used as a base note in perfumes, colognes, and incense blends. Indian Sandalwood Oil lends a luxurious and exotic scent to perfumed products.
• Sandalwood Essential Oil for Skincare: Indian Sandalwood Oil is valued for its skincare benefits. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and moisturizing properties that can help soothe irritation, reduce redness, and promote skin healing. It is commonly used in facial serums, creams, and lotions to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
• Sandalwood Essential Oil for Spiritual and Religious Practices: Sandalwood oil holds significant cultural and religious importance in many traditions. It is often used in rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices for its purifying and grounding properties. Indian Sandalwood Oil is believed to enhance spiritual awareness and foster a sense of connection with the divine.
• Sandalwood Essential Oil for Emotional Support: Sandalwood oil is known for its ability to evoke feelings of peace, harmony, and inner balance. It can help alleviate feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and agitation, promoting emotional well-being and stability.

Benefits Attributes:

• Encourages emotional balance and peace
• Alleviates stress and anxiety
• Promotes restful sleep
• Heals and hydrates the skin
• Reduces inflammation
• Eases chronic dry cough, laryngitis or strep throat
• Boosts immunity
• Helps in prevention of urinary tract problems 
• Reduces symptoms of diarrhea
• Prevents nausea and vomiting

Caution

• Meant for external use
• Do not consume 
• Try patch skin test before full application 
• Dilute before usage 
• Avoid direct sun exposure
• Pregnant women should consult a doctor before using this product