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Essential Oils

SANDALWOOD (SANTALUM ALBUM)

		Introduction
		Safety Precuations
		Chamomile, Roman
		Frakincense
		Ylang Ylang
		Cedarwood
		Neroli-Orange-Blossom
		Orange
		Bergamot
		Petitgrain
		Lemon
		Grapefruit
		Myrrh
		Cypress
		Eucalyptus
		Clove
		Fennel
		Jasmine
		Juniper
		Lavender
		Tea Tree
		Cajeput
		Melissa/Lemon Balm
		Peppermint
		Basil
		Marjoram
		Geranium
		Pine
		Black Pepper
		Patchouli
		Rose
		Rosemary
		Clary Sage
		Sandalwood
		Vetiver
		Ginger
		Blending Oils
		Extraction Methods
		Application Methods

Effects: Balancing.

Aroma: Base note.

This evergreen tree comes from Australia and the East Indies. In India the Sandalwood tree is widely considered to be sacred.

Properties:

Antiseptic.
Antidepressant.
Antispasmodic.
Anti-inflammatory.
Diuretic.
Calming.
Astringent.

Contra-indications:
Do not use for depressed people as it may lower their mood even more.

Extraction:
Steam distillation of the wood.

Uses:

Bronchitis.
Urinary infections.
Fatigue.

In powdered form, Sandalwood is burned during religious ceremonies.

It helps nervous tension and anxiety either as a blended massage oil or in a vaporiser or burner.

Added to a bath or massaged on the lower back as a blended oil it may help alleviate cystitis.

Sandalwood helps to improve the immune system.

Massaged into the chest or throat as a blend it helps sore throats and bronchitis.

Sandalwood is widely used in beauty preparations and has a beneficial effect on eczema, acne and dry and chapped skin.

Scent: Sweet, woody, warm.

Combines with:

Frankincense.
Jasmine.
Rose.
Geranium.
Ylang-Ylang.