Sandalwood

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Sandalwood Essential Oil

Botanical Name – (Santalum album)
Part of plant used – wood

Sandalwood has a soft, stirring scent which brings clarity and purpose. The aroma has great appeal with both men and women alike and is a base note, lasting for a long time. This oil relieves stress and can be used in a vaporizer, bath, massage formula or in a moisturizing cream.

Emotional Applications

  • to be courage in changing times
  • to bring you purpose and strength
  • to bring happiness
  • to sooth nervous tension
  • to awaken sensuality

Physical Applications

  • Stress, tension and mild anxiety – vaporizer, bath, massage
  • Urinary tract infections – bath, massage – lower abdomen
  • Vaginal dryness – apply topically
  • Dry coughs – inhalation
  • Chronic bronchitis – inhalation
  • Dry skin and razor rash – inhalation
  • Aphrodisiac – bath, massage, vaporization

Cautions

  • Do not take internally.
  • If cystitis continues for more than 48 hours or if you have blood in your urine – see a doctor immediately.