White Sandalwood Essential Oil

Natural Essential Oil of White Sandalwood - Santalum album -

White sandalwood is an evergreen tree that grows between 4 and 9 meters in height and can live up to 100 years. The tree exhibits various growth patterns, often upright, and may intertwine with other species. It parasitizes the roots of other tree species, using a specialized haustorium on its own roots, though it causes little harm to its hosts. It does not form an obligatory relationship with specific plants. Up to 300 species (including its own) can support the tree's growth, providing macronutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium, along with shade, particularly during its early stages of development. It can propagate through suckers during early development, forming small clusters. The bark can range from reddish or brown to almost black and is smooth in young trees, becoming cracked and revealing a red color as the tree ages. The heartwood is pale green to white, as the common name suggests. The leaves are thin, opposite, and ovate to lanceolate. The upper surface is smooth, shiny, and bright green, while the underside is glaucous and lighter in color. The tree produces fruit after three years, with viable seeds after five years, which are dispersed by birds.

Its wood is renowned for carvings and for yielding the volatile oil used in herbal medicine. Sandalwood from India produces the best wood and oils.

Other sandalwood species grown around the world are not as close to the Indian species but still carry the sandalwood name, and their wood is aromatic.

In India, sandalwood is a sacred tree, and the government has declared it national property to protect it from deforestation. Harvesting is only permitted when the tree is over 30 years old, at which point it begins to decline, signaling the approach of its death. It should be noted that the trunk takes about 25 years to reach a thickness of 6 cm.

It is used in rituals as an aromatic to achieve spiritual harmony.

To preserve this vulnerable species from overexploitation, legislation protects the tree, and its cultivation is researched and developed.

Properties of White Sandalwood Essential Oil

Antiseptic: Helps eliminate pathogens both environmentally and within the body.

Antispasmodic: Relieves involuntary body movements.

Carminative: Aids in digestion.

Nervous tonic: Balances the nervous system.

Practical Uses and Applications of White Sandalwood Essential Oil

White sandalwood essential oil has traditionally been used to assist with the following:

Circulatory system: Relieves hemorrhoids and varicose veins, strengthens the heart muscle.

Nervous system: Insomnia, nervous tension, and stress-related symptoms.

Recipes with White Sandalwood Essential Oil

TOPICAL USE

• Beard Conditioning Formula: Mix 5 drops of White Sandalwood with 5 drops of rosemary, 3 drops of lavender, and 2 drops of lemon in 30ml of argan oil. Apply this formula to the beard daily to improve its appearance and health.
• Aphrodisiac Formula (for him and her): Mix 5 drops of Sandalwood, 3 drops of Rose, 3 drops of Jasmine, 5 drops of Neroli, 1 drop of Ceylon Cinnamon, and 1 drop of Ylang Ylang with 10ml of sesame oil. Apply a few drops of the formula in a gentle massage on the thighs, soles of the feet, and collarbone.

INHALER USE

• To Quit Smoking (A. Maillard): Mix 1.5ml of White Sandalwood, 0.5ml of Frankincense, 0.5ml of Eucalyptus globulus, and 0.5ml of Peppermint with 7ml of apricot or jojoba oil. Place a few drops of this formula in an inhaler, and deeply inhale 4-5 times whenever you feel the urge to smoke.

White Sandalwood Essential Oil Blends Well With:

• Benzoin
• Ylang Ylang
• Frankincense
• Jasmine
• Neroli
• Mandarin
• Roman Chamomile

Suitable Carrier Oils for Sandalwood:

• Jojoba
• Sesame

Recommended Dilutions for White Sandalwood Essential Oil

Maximum general dilution for topical use in adults: 3%
Maximum general dilution for topical use in children: 0.25% (over 6 years old)

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should be diluted in almost all uses. Use our dilution chart for more detailed guidance on the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Notes from Our Aromatherapy Experts

Identification

Botanical name: Santalum album, Santalaceae

Origin: Haiti

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Distilled or extracted part: Wood

INCI: Santalum album wood Oil

Safety

Do not use during pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children.

Some natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for some individuals. Always perform a tolerance test before applying preparations by placing a few drops on the inside of the elbow.

Topical use: Suitable

Diffuser: Suitable

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: No

Irritant: No

Natural Allergens in this Essential Oil:

ALLERGEN-FREE - NO IFRA RESTRICTIONS

Essential Oil Storage

It is equally important to know how to store essential oils to ensure their good condition and to prevent them from becoming toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. Therefore, we recommend reading this short guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

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