Ingredient:
Sandalwood
Botanical name:
Santalum album
Aroma:
Woodsy and slightly balsamic, with sweet, honey-like undertones
Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
• Antimicrobial (fights microbes)
• Anxiolytic (reduces anxiousness)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
• Antiseptic (cleanses skin)
• Astringent (tones skin)
• Nervine (supports nervous system)
• Sedative (promotes rest and relaxation)
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Fun Facts:
Fun Fact 1
Used topically, sandalwood is cooling and calming, helping to prevent tension headaches and relieve insomnia. It is excellent for nervous tension and depression, especially when problems are caused by stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
Fun Fact 2
Sandalwood is thought to facilitate spiritual peace and has been used in incense as a meditation aid for centuries. It can calm irritation born of frustration, quiet the mind, and assist in kundalini or other intimate experiences.
Fun Fact 3
One of the oldest known aromatic materials, with at least 4,000 years of uninterrupted use, sandalwood has been vital in medicinal, cosmetic, and therapeutic concerns all over the East. This is especially incredible, considering the sandalwood tree takes 30 years to grow and mature before its oil can be harvested.