Sandalwood Essential Oil
(Santalum album)

Promoting deep sleep and relaxation, sandalwood essential oil is the man's favorite oil.

sandalwood chips

Botanical Family: Santalaceae

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from wood

Uses: Sandalwood oil is right up there with Frankincense for bringing a person into a state of deep relaxation. Great for meditating, great for yoga.

It's a favorite fragrance for men. Your after shaves and eau de toilette most likely have some sandalwood in them. Now you know which oil will replace those synthetic products.

AFTER SHAVE RECIPE: 4oz. spray bottle , fill with distilled water, add 10 drops of Sandalwood, 2 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Peppermint. Shake and spritz. Irresistible!!!

Another oil high in Sesquiterpenes(say ses-kwee-ter-peens). These compounds have been studied over and over for their antitumoral qualities. Essential oil sandalwood is a immune system builder.

More Properties and Uses:

  • antitumoral
  • antiviral - Herpes simplex and zoster
  • calming and antiseptic - bronchitis, sore throat
  • immune stimulant - strengthens your system,

Applications: Apply a few drops on location (behind the ears as a eau de toilette), inhale directly or use your diffuser, may be taken internally (GRAS oil- Generally Recognized As Safe for consumption by the FDA)

Reference: Essential Oil Desk Reference (ESP)

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