Sandalwood essential oil

Latin name: Santalum album

Countries of origin: India, Indonesia, Australia, Hawaii

Extraction method: steam distillation of wood

Note and evaporation rate: low/base

Cultivation method: conventional

Dominant chemical families: monoterpenols

We use it:

- for calming and grounding, for stress, depression, anxiety and tension;

- for inflammation of the urinary bladder and tract, and for prostate problems;

- for respiratory issues: cough, sinus inflammation, bronchitis, ear inflammation,…

- for the care of all skin types (especially dry, dehydrated and cracked);

- for pain and inflammation: sciatica, lower back pain and nerve inflammation,…

- against stagnation of venous and lymphatic flow: for varicose veins, swollen and tired legs, swollen lymph nodes, hemorrhoids,…

- in natural perfumes and colognes.

Methods of use: in massage oils, creams and lotions, for inhalations, in ointments, in natural perfumes,…

Special warnings: Skin reactions may occur (very rarely). For dermal use, apply up to a max of 2%.

Allergens: contains no allergens.

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Anti-anxiety blend

15 drops EO sandalwood

5 drops EO bergamot

3 drops EO lavender

2 drops EO Roman chamomile

Preparation: Drop the essential oils into a 5 ml dark glass bottle, seal tightly, label and store in a cool, dark place.

Use: The blend is suitable for anxiety, calming, depression and mood elevation. Drop a few drops of the blend into a diffuser/burner, or place 1 drop on a paper tissue and inhale.