Sandalwood Oil

Sandalwood oil is used popularly both for its fragrance and also for its medicinal properties. Good for the skin, it has a relaxing effect, which helps you calm down. Are you stressed or tensed? Try aromatherapy with sandalwood oil.

Sandalwood oil was used for embalming bodies in ancient Egypt. The use of the oil can be traced back to nearly 4000 years, it was mainly used by Romans and Greeks along with Egyptians.

Sandalwood tree grows to a height of about 9 meters and is mainly grown in India and Australia.

Oil is mainly extracted from the heartwood of the tree, using steam distillation process. The tree from which oil is extracted should be at least 40 – 80 years old.

Uses of Sandalwood Oil

• The oil contains both antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties. It is used for the treatment of ulcers, wounds, boils, infections and also internal inflammations.
• Worried about the fine lines in your skin? Massage with sandalwood oil for effective remedy. Skin itches, inflammations or blemishes, sandalwood oil reduce the discomforts of all types of skin conditions.
• It is used for the treatment of different kinds of urinary tract infections.
• Nervous depressed or simply stressed out, whatever be your qualm, aromatherapy with sandalwood oil soothes away the blues of a hectic lifestyle.
• The oil is used in many perfumes for its aroma.

Tips for using Sandalwood Oil

• For massages, always dilute the oil with other base/carrier oils before using.
• Do consult with your medical practitioner before using it for the treatment of any medical conditions.
• The oil can be blended with other essential oils like myrrh, black pepper, lavender, vetivert, bergamot and ylang ylang.

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