Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil
Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil
Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil
Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil

Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil

$33.25

Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) essential oil has a lovely rich, sweet, fragrant yet delicate, woody, floral aroma. Sandalwood has been used since ancient times in many cultures particularly as incense for spiritual applications and is a true tonic for the soul. This is because Sandalwood essential oil is deeply grounding and emotionally calming helping to instill a sense of inner peace, creativity and courage. As such, it is very helpful with stress, depression or low self esteem. It is also well known for its aphrodisiac properties and for its use in skincare products.

Known as the ‘king of woods’, this precious species (Saantalum album) has a long and sacred history. For thousands of years, it has been used as a traditional medicine and to calm the mind with its distinctly woody scent. However, it is estimated that around 90% of Indian sandalwood today is sourced from unsustainable and illegal harvesting operations. Global supply has dwindled whilst market demand has continued to grow, creating a surge in pricing and an illegal black-market industry.  It is estimated that 90% of Indian sandalwood in the marketplace is sourced from illegally harvested wood from India and Indonesia, with much of it obtained from lower quality immature trees. Adulteration is rife with unscrupulous traders combining sandalwood products with other wood types and secretly passing it off as authentic Indian sandalwood.

Poaching and over-harvesting now threaten the survival of this species. In some countries Indian Sandalwood is on the verge of extinction and has been placed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Zurma is proud to supply this Sandalwood to the NZ market knowing that it is sourced from a Indian sandalwood plantation in Australia that is sustainably and ethically grown to help secure this precious species’ future.

 

Botanical Name: Santalum album

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Part Typically Used: Heart Wood

Country of Origin: Australia

 

Typical Main Constituents

Z-a-santalol - 45%

Z-B-santalol - 20%

trans-a-bergamotol - 6% epi-

B-santalol - 3%

 

Description: Clear to pale yellow with a very deep soft, sweet-woody balsamic scent.

Actions: Antidepressant, Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Sedative, Cicatrizant, Carminative, Expectorant, Diuretic, Tonic.

Special use: Sandalwood oils soothing and antibacterial properties mean that it is particularly useful in skincare products, as it helps to reduce inflammation, shrink spots and pimples, ease skin irritation and assist in fading scar tissue. It is also believed to have anti-ageing properties, and can help to soften the skin by improving its ability to retain moisture. Is often used on temples to aid meditation and elevate physical sensations. Some cultures believe that when it is burned at funerals it helps release the soul.

Blends Well With: Myrrh, Bergamot, Black pepper, Clove, Geranium, Rosewood, Benzoin, Vetiver, Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Frankincense, Palmarosa.

Safety Data: Non- toxic, non- irritant and non-sensitizing. Recommended not to be used at more than 2% for use on the skin by Tisserand and Young (Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014).

 

Aromatherapy / Home Use

Skincare: Acne & greasy skin, Dry cracked skin, Skin infections, Aftershave, Moisturizer, Promotes elasticity.

Digestive: Diarrhea, Nausea.

Nervous System: Stress & anxiety related conditions, Depression, Insomnia, Relaxing & Creative, helps with courage.

Genito-urinary / Endocrine Systems: Good results for cystitis. Urinary/Kidney disturbances, Thrush. Balances adrenals

Immune: Stimulates the immune system. Helps with sore throats and laryngitis.

 

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.

Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.

People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.

Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

 

General Disclaimer

The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.

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Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) essential oil has a lovely rich, sweet, fragrant yet delicate, woody, floral aroma. Sandalwood has been used since ancient times in many cultures particularly as incense for spiritual applications and is a true tonic for the soul. This is because Sandalwood essential oil is deeply grounding and emotionally calming helping to instill a sense of inner peace, creativity and courage. As such, it is very helpful with stress, depression or low self esteem. It is also well known for its aphrodisiac properties and for its use in skincare products.

Known as the ‘king of woods’, this precious species (Saantalum album) has a long and sacred history. For thousands of years, it has been used as a traditional medicine and to calm the mind with its distinctly woody scent. However, it is estimated that around 90% of Indian sandalwood today is sourced from unsustainable and illegal harvesting operations. Global supply has dwindled whilst market demand has continued to grow, creating a surge in pricing and an illegal black-market industry.  It is estimated that 90% of Indian sandalwood in the marketplace is sourced from illegally harvested wood from India and Indonesia, with much of it obtained from lower quality immature trees. Adulteration is rife with unscrupulous traders combining sandalwood products with other wood types and secretly passing it off as authentic Indian sandalwood.

Poaching and over-harvesting now threaten the survival of this species. In some countries Indian Sandalwood is on the verge of extinction and has been placed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Zurma is proud to supply this Sandalwood to the NZ market knowing that it is sourced from a Indian sandalwood plantation in Australia that is sustainably and ethically grown to help secure this precious species’ future.

 

Botanical Name: Santalum album

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Part Typically Used: Heart Wood

Country of Origin: Australia

 

Typical Main Constituents

Z-a-santalol - 45%

Z-B-santalol - 20%

trans-a-bergamotol - 6% epi-

B-santalol - 3%

 

Description: Clear to pale yellow with a very deep soft, sweet-woody balsamic scent.

Actions: Antidepressant, Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Sedative, Cicatrizant, Carminative, Expectorant, Diuretic, Tonic.

Special use: Sandalwood oils soothing and antibacterial properties mean that it is particularly useful in skincare products, as it helps to reduce inflammation, shrink spots and pimples, ease skin irritation and assist in fading scar tissue. It is also believed to have anti-ageing properties, and can help to soften the skin by improving its ability to retain moisture. Is often used on temples to aid meditation and elevate physical sensations. Some cultures believe that when it is burned at funerals it helps release the soul.

Blends Well With: Myrrh, Bergamot, Black pepper, Clove, Geranium, Rosewood, Benzoin, Vetiver, Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Frankincense, Palmarosa.

Safety Data: Non- toxic, non- irritant and non-sensitizing. Recommended not to be used at more than 2% for use on the skin by Tisserand and Young (Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014).

 

Aromatherapy / Home Use

Skincare: Acne & greasy skin, Dry cracked skin, Skin infections, Aftershave, Moisturizer, Promotes elasticity.

Digestive: Diarrhea, Nausea.

Nervous System: Stress & anxiety related conditions, Depression, Insomnia, Relaxing & Creative, helps with courage.

Genito-urinary / Endocrine Systems: Good results for cystitis. Urinary/Kidney disturbances, Thrush. Balances adrenals

Immune: Stimulates the immune system. Helps with sore throats and laryngitis.

 

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.

Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.

People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.

Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

 

General Disclaimer

The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.