Red Sandalwood

Western Bulk Herbs – Red Sandalwood

Most often used as an essential oil, sandalwood can be taken internally for chronic bronchitis. Mostly used as a natural dye it has diuretic and anti-diarrhea properties which are used in toothpastes and acne treatments. Used in Ayurvedic medicine and has been used for many years as an incense to bring love to oneself.

While most are familiar with the richly exotic qualities of this heartwood, they usually associate it with incenses and perhaps even soaps. Largely, they think of the aroma that the wood exudes. However, you can actually brew a tea from this as well.

Latin Name:
Santalum paniculatum and related species

Common Names:
Sandalwood, Rakta Chandana

Parts Used:
Heartwood

Properties:
Astringent, tonic.

Folk Lore:

Cautions:
Excessive use should be avoided if you are pregnant. Do not use if you have a disease involving the parenchyma of the kidney. Avoid prolonged use beyond six weeks.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Resources:
PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2000. Medical Economics Company, Montvale, New Jersey.

The New Holistic Herbal. David Hoffmann, 1990. Barnes and Noble Books, New York.

A Modern Herbal, Mrs. M. Grieve, (Dover Publications, New York, 1971)

Major Herbs of Ayurvedic.Compiled by Dahur Research Foundation and Dahur Ayurvet Limited, Ghaziabad, India., 2002. Churchill Livingstone, London, England.

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition, Dan Bensky and Andrew Gamble, 1986. Eastland Press, Seattle, WA.