Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Sandalwood

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Essential Oil of Sandalwood (Santalum album) Abbr: S/W    [to top of page]
A small evergreen, parasitic tree that grows up to 9 metres. It has a brown-grey trunk and many smooth slender branches. It has leathery leaves and small pinky-white flowers. The tree must be thirty years old before it is ready for the production of sandalwood oil.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Sandalwood: Deep, soft, sweet-woody balsamic scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Sandalwood: Pale yellow, greenish or brownish.
Source of Essential Oil of Sandalwood: Roots and heartwood.
Method of Extraction of Sandalwood: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Sandalwood: Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Expectorant, Insecticide, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Sandalwood: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, calming, skin balancing, tonic - general.
Endocrine: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, pre-menstrual syndrome, urethritis, urinary tract infection.
Immune: Laryngitis.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, cramps, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, impotence, nervous insomnia, nervousness, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac, frigidity, impotence.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, cough, sore throat, throat infection, tuberculosis.
Skin: Acne, dermatitis, eczema, rash - barber, skin - dry, skin - oily, skin disorders, skin irritations.
Medical Terms: Blennorrhea, bronchitis, cystitis, tuberculosis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, aphrodisiac, calming, depression, frigidity, impotence, insomnia, promotes sleep, relaxing, tension, uplifting.
Contra-Indications for Sandalwood: Use with care with manic or clinical depression. May irritate sensitive skin.
Comments on Sandalwood: Native to India and Asia, Sandalwood has played an important role in furniture making, incense and perfumery for centuries.~The tree is now nearing extinction due to over harvesting for the furniture industry.~Aromatherapy distillation uses the sawdust created by the furniture industry, and so does not directly support these practices, but instead provides recycling to see that there is no waste.~However, we should be aware of the value of the oil we use.~Sandalwood is an important oil for depression and anxiety problems.~In addition, it is a powerful urinary antiseptic.~Sandalwood has been used for centuries for the treatment of various infections of the urinary tract, and as a good pulmonary antiseptic.~Its sedative nature makes it a useful oil for dry, persistent coughs and is one of the best oils for chronic bronchitis.~Finally, Sandalwood is very beneficial to many different skin problems, especially when used in a warm compress.

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