Sandalwood
Sandalwood was originally grown in India. Its botanical name is santalum album. Sandalwood has been used as incense in religious ceremonies in the histories of many countries.
What Will Sandalwood Essential Oil Heal?
One of the major health benefits of sandalwood is its ability to rejuvenate skin. It regulates sebum, which is produced in the pores and keeps skin firm and moist. Sandalwood also makes the hair and scalp healthy as well, moisturizing and nourishing it. It improves connective tissue in the skin and makes tissues more elastic. It is a powerful healing agent for that reason, and both decongests the respiratory system and lessens edema.
Some have successfully used sandalwood oil as a cure for gonorrhea and earache pain. Because it is an analgesic is relieves pain, especially the pain of neuralgia. It also aids in food digestion when applied as an oil and heals hemorrhoids. It is also famed as an aphrodisiac, increasing the libido and having a powerful effect on reproductive organs.
Healing Properties of Sandalwood
Sandalwood is an ancient healer used through the ages as both inhaled oil, incense and for its healing properties when used on the skin. Sandalwood has healing properties such as being:
How to Use Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood oils are not intended to be ingested. Inhale sandalwood's delightful odor or use it applied to the skin. Choose carrier oil and mix sandalwood with the carrier for application on the skin. Always test your oils mixture on a small patch of skin before using it more extensively. While sandalwood is frequently mixed with other essential oils, it is excellent for use all by itself. Because the oil is strong, you will only need to add two to four drops of sandalwood to a teaspoon of carrier oil. Start with two drops of oil and increase if you’d like to. Sandalwood concentrates as it ages, so you may need to use even less oil after you’ve had the bottle for a while.
