Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy as a nerve calming agent and to help relieve headaches, colds, and coughs.
BOTANICAL NAME: Santalum austrocaledonicum
PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED: Wood
ORIGIN: New Caledonia
CULTURAL: Wild
CHEMOTYPE: ALPHA SANTALOL
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EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation
ODOR: Woody, sweet, warm, and persistent
COLOR: Pale yellow
PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED: Wood
ORIGIN: New Caledonia
CULTURAL: Wild
CHEMOTYPE: ALPHA SANTALOL
OTHER NAME -
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation
ODOR: Woody, sweet, warm, and persistent
COLOR: Pale 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.
