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Sandalwood |
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Latin
Name |
Santalum
Album |
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Family |
Santalaceae |
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Origin |
Tree-Inner
heartwood |
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Note |
Base |
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Extraction |
Distilled
from wood chippings. Wood not cut until tree is 30-60 years
old. |
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Chemical
Constituents |
Santalol,
Furturol, Santalene |
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Physiological
Uses |
- Urinary System -
alleviates cystitis, acts as an antispasmodic and antiseptic
- Respiratory System -
good for infections, sore throat, dry cough, bronchitis
- Skin
- good for dry skin and itching, eczema. Reduces inflammation
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| Emotional |
Soothes tension and anxiety. Sedative oil |
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Points
of Interest |
Tree
grows to 9 metres, oil dark yellow in colour. Strong lingering
aroma, strong aphrodisiac! |
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Blends
well with |
Basil,
Black Pepper, Cypress, Frankinsence, Geranium, Lemon, Ylang
Ylang |
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