Botanical and common names:

Santalum album

Australian: Santalum spicatum

Plant family:

Personality profiles:

Sandalwood oil is a sweet, warm and woody aroma found to have antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Typical sandalwood personality is serene and in charge of their emotions, very intuitive, sensuous and easy going.

Main properties:

Anti-inflammatory

Antiseptic

Antispasmodic

Astingent

Carminative

Demulcent

Diuretic

Emollient

Expectorant

Sedative

Tonic

Effects & Benefits:

Boosts immune system, improves memory and concentration, it can help achieve more clarity and calmness and has an overall well-being with healing wounds, helps reduce inflammation, relaxes nerves and muscle spasms.

Contraindications:

Caution with people who suffer from allergies - use low dilutions in these cases.

Toxic Effects:

Sandalwood oil is considered non-toxic, non-sensitising and non-irritating.

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