Botanical name: Santalum album
Other name: santal oil, white saunders oil, white or yellow sandalwood oil, and East Indian sandalwood oil
Renowned as Chandan oil, Sandalwood oil stands out as one of the most aromatic essential oils. Its versatile applications span across aromatherapy, beauty regimens, and medicinal uses. This fragrant oil is extracted through the steam distillation of chips and billets, predominantly sourced from Indian and Australian sandalwood trees.
Medicinal Uses:
- The common cold
- Urinary tract infections
- Liver and gallbladder problems
- Digestive problems
- Muscle problems
- Mental disorders
- Hemorrhoids
- Scabies
