$42.00 CAD
Sandalwood is one of the oldest known aromatic materials with a rich history of use in religious ceremonies. Used in aromatherapy for it’s deep, rich scent and its calming actions to the mind and body. It is also used in aromatherapy for a variety of skin and lymphatic conditions.
Name of Oil: Sandalwood
Latin Binomial: Santalum album
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: India
Scent Profile: Woody, rich, sweet
Parts used in distillation: Wood and major roots
Oil Characteristics: Clear to yellow tinged, medium to thick, medium
Cultivation: Wild Harvest
Category: Base Note, Parasympathetic, Woody
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Varicose veins, swollen lymph nodes, calming, headaches, insomnia, tension, respiratory infections, bronchitis, urinary infections, skin soothing, dry skin, skin inflammation, oily skin and acne.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Serenity, emotional control, awareness, isolation, nervous depression, fear, stress and a hectic lifestyle.
One of the oldest known aromatic materials, used a lot in religious ceremonies
santalols, santyl acetate, santalenes
Safety Data:
Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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