Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential oil is a beautiful, luxurious, but costly oil. Yet, it is a worthwhile investment due to its wonderful therapeutic properties.

Sandalwood has a long history in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian healing science. It has been in use for thousands of years for medicinal and wellness purposes.

Benefits of Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-aging, emollient, antispasmodic, astringent & cicatrizing properties that give it amazing beauty benefits!

Regulates the Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels  

It has been proven that sandalwood can regulate and reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Also, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. 

Anti-inflammatory

Both sandalwood paste and its essential oil are very effective as anti-inflammatory agents. A 2016 report published in Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology revealed that Indian sandalwood has a nice cooling effect and that it provides relief from all types of inflammation in the brain, digestive, nervous, circulatory, and excretory systems that result from infections, fever, side effects of antibiotics, poisoning, insect bites, or wounds. Sandalwood essential oil is particularly beneficial in cases of nervous and circulatory inflammations.

Skin Care  

Sandalwood can help reduce the appearances of scars, spots and blemishes. It also helps fight early signs of ageing by tightening and soothing the skin. It can also reduce your risk of acquiring skin cancer due to its active ingredient called alpha-santalol.

Boosts Immunity  

Helps stimulate the immune system by protecting your body against dangerous diseases and viruses for it has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It can also help in treating cold and flu.

Aids Digestion

Sandalwood oil can help prevent digestive problems such as constipation, bloating and diarrhoea through preventing gas formation in your digestive tract. In addition, it can also treat urinary infections by releasing toxins in your body.

Dental and Oral Health 

Help strengthen your teeth and gums delaying early loss of teeth. Can treat gingivitis, loose gums, sore throat and other dental problems for it has astringent properties. All you need to do is add three drops of sandalwood oil in one cup of lukewarm water.

Improves Brain Health

It can improve your memory and concentration while reducing symptoms of mental fatigue. In addition, it was used by indigenous Australians for thousands of years in promoting focus and inducing mind relaxation. 

Respiratory Health

It is helpful to ease respiratory problems and congestion. Also promotes healthy respiratory system reducing the risk of respiratory disorders such as bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma attack.

Natural Sleep Aid

Can be used as a natural remedy for insomnia due to its sedative properties which can bring a calming feeling. It can promote restful sleep after a hard day’s work and hectic schedule.

Antiphlogistic

Sandalwood oil has antiphlogistic properties and gives relief from inflammation resulting from fever and viral infections.

For essential oils, proper consultation and assistance are needed from a qualified aromatherapist. Aside from the different benefits that you can get from sandalwood essential oil, it can also be used in many ways. Some of these are:

• Diffuser. Add the desired number of drops of sandalwood oil or mix with other essential oils in your diffuser. This will induce relaxation and a feeling of peacefulness which you can use when you are meditating.
• Massage. You can use it with other essential, carrier and massage oils. Gently massage over your body to give relief on spasms, muscle and joint pain. You can also use this to nourish and soothe skin.  
• Spritz. Add at least 5 drops of oil to a 100ml spray bottle filled with water. Then, shake well before spraying, to enhance your mood, moisturise skin or you can use it as a natural perfume. 
• Inhalation. You can inhale the sandalwood essential oil inside the bottle or put a few drops of oil on your handkerchief. It will help enhance easy breathing and clear congestion.
• Bath. Add the desired amount of oil to your bath water. Then, mix for an aromatic bath that will ease your stress levels and calm your nerves. 

Ingredients

100% Pure & Natural Sandalwood Oil

Botanical Name

Santalum Album

Safety & Shelf Life

Safety: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes.

Shelf Life : 36 Months