100% pure East Indian sandalwood

Botanical name: Santalum album

Plant part: wood

Method of extraction: steam distilled

Origin: East India

Description: Sandalwood is an evergreen, parasitic tree that burrows its roots into other trees and it can grow up to 9 metres high and has a brown-gray trunk, many smooth slender branches, leathery leaves and small pink-purple flowers. It can take 30 to 60 years for a tree to reach full maturity. That is when it can be harvested and distilled.

Colour: golden orange with brown tones

Uses: Sandalwood East Indian is used to combat bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, depression, laryngitis, leucorrhea, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, and stretch marks. It also has historical applications as an aid in meditation for religious ceremonies.

Note: base

Aromatic description: rich, balsamic, sweet fragrance with delicate wood notes that add to its reputation as a luxurious and exquisite oil.

History: The documented use of sandalwood goes back 4000 years to India, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Many temples and structures were built from sandalwood and the Egyptians used it in embalming. This practice has steadily decreased to the point where sandalwood East Indian is now only being used for the distillation of oil.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

General Safety Information:
Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Essential oils should be avoided in pregnancy due to their possible skin sensitising effects.

If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.