Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy as a nerve calming agent and to help relieve headaches, colds, and coughs.BOTANICAL NAME: Santalum albumPART OF EXTRACTED PLANT: WoodORIGIN: Sri LankaCULTURE: Organic, certified by ECOCERT® SACHEMOTYPE: ALPHA SANTALOLOTHER NAME: White SandalwoodEXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillationODOR: Sweet, woody, persistentCOLOR: Pale yellow to orange-yellow
Topical (adults): Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vegetable oil; apply topically 3 times daily.
Inhalation: Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of warm water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.