13 Amazing Benefits of Sandalwood Essential Oil

 13 Amazing Benefits of Sandalwood Essential Oil



Introduction


Sandalwood oil is renowned for its classic scent and a wide array of benefits. It serves as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, and an astringent. Additionally, it possesses cicatrizant, carminative, diuretic, disinfectant, emollient, expectorant, and hypotensive properties. It's also a great memory booster, sedative, and tonic.


Sandalwood Essential Oil


This oil is extracted through steam distillation from mature sandalwood trees aged 40-80 years, with preference for older trees due to better oil quality and aroma. Key constituents include beta santalol, santyl acetate, and santalenes.


Types of Sandalwood


Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) is considered the best, though expensive and endangered. Other varieties include Hawaiian Sandalwood (Santalum ellipticum), which is costly, and Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum), which is more commercially used but less beneficial.



Health Benefits


Antiseptic: Safe for internal and external use, protecting against infections.

Anti-inflammatory: Provides relief from various inflammations.

Antispasmodic: Relaxes nerves, muscles, and blood vessels, aiding in treating cramps and coughs.

Astringent: Induces contractions in gums, muscles, and skin, strengthening them.

Cicatrizant: Aids in faster healing of scars and spots.

Diuretic: Promotes urination, flushing out toxins.

Disinfectant: Used in religious ceremonies and cosmetics for its antimicrobial properties.

Skin Care: Soothes and treats various skin conditions.

Treats Coughs: Acts as an expectorant and fights infections causing colds and coughs.

Antiphlogistic: Relieves fever-induced inflammation.

Lowers Blood Pressure: Can be taken with milk or water for hypertension relief.

Memory Booster: Enhances memory and concentration.

Sedative Effect: Induces relaxation and calmness.

Other Benefits


Used as a deodorant to alleviate body odour.


Usage Tips


Ensure authenticity by checking that it's extracted from Santalum album.

Blends well with oils like bergamot, lavender, and ylang-ylang.

Can be applied to the skin, added to baths, diffused, or mixed in lotions.

Caution


Avoid raw application on the skin; mix with a carrier oil.


Conclusion


Sandalwood holds a place of reverence in many cultures, especially in Hinduism, where it is integral to rituals and ceremonies.




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