057 Wildcrafted Sandalwood Tamil Nadu essential oil from Sri Lanka

sandalwood essential oil Sandalwood (Santalum album) has been coveted in India and Asia since the dawn of history. It is mentioned in the oldest scriptures and the Vedas, which date back many thousands of years. The heartwood of this tree is sought after for its marvelous, cedar-like scent. Even after cutting, the wood will exude this pleasant odor for up to 60 years. In fact, sandalwood oil distilled from the wood and seeds is used for cosmetics, medicines, perfumes and lubricants. Ancient civilizations considered sandalwood a valuable commodity, along with gold, silver, amber and ivory.

Explorers such as Marco Poco returned to their homelands with fabulous tales of sandalwood, teak, spices and jewels. So great was the demand for this valuable wood, especially for people of great wealth and royalty, that King Solomon himself was a major factor in the extermination of Lebanon's sandalwood forests centuries ago. In fact, there are no untouched sandalwood forest left in the world today.

The divinely sweet aroma, a softly balsamic base-note, evokes the Earth element at its most sensual yet deeply tranquil. Sandalwood Tamil Nadu is a very smooth sandalwood, best used for its therapeutic, rather than strictly aromatic properties.

Sandalwood retains an important place in Ayurvedic, Tibetan, and traditional Chinese medicines. The oil is high in sesquiterpenes, a class of compound which has been studied in Europe for its stimulating of the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain - the center of our emotions. Clarifying and stilling to the mind, and refreshing to an overheated body, Sandalwood is thought to reconnect one to the primordial state of being, diminishing the need to 'overthink'. Sandalwood can instill a sense of inner unity, helping re-establish an acceptance of reality as it is. Yogis believe it encourages a meditative state and enhances devotion to God.

Botanical Name: Santalum album
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Roots and heartwood, powdered and dried
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Deep, soft, sweet-woody balsamic
Largest Producing Countries: India
Traditional Use: Extensively employed as a fragrance component and fixative in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and perfumes – especially oriental, woody, aftershaves, and chypres.
Properties: Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiphlogistic, antiseptic (urinary and pulmonary), antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cicatrisant, decongestant (lymph and veinous system), diuretic, emollient, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal, sedative, and tonic (heart).
Benefits: Acne, anxiety, aphrodisiac, bladder infections, blenorrhea, bronchitis, cardiac fatigue, catarrh, chest infections, cough, cracked and chapped skin, cystitis, depression, diarrhea, dry skin, fluid retention, gonorrhea, hiccough, impotence, insomnia, laryngitis, nausea, nervous tension, pelvic congestion, scarring, sore throat, strep and staph infections, stress, tuberculosis, and vomiting.
Blends Well With: Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cassie, chamomile roman, clary sage, clove, costus, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, fennel, frankincense, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, lemon, mandarin, mimosa, myrrh, neroli, oakmoss, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, pine, peppermint, rose, rosewood, tuberose, vetiver, violet, and ylang ylang.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing

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Dilute all oils being used with a vegetable carrier oil. Skin test all essential oils before using topically. Each person's body is different, so apply oils to a small area first. The inside of the arm is good for this. The bottoms of the feet are two of the safest, most affective places to use essential oils. Discontinue use or dilute further with vegetable oil if there is discomfort or skin irritation.

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Keep bottles of essential oils tightly closed and store them in a cool location away from light. If stored properly, essential oils will maintain their potency for many years.