Sandalwood essential oil is commonly known for its woodsy, sweet smell. It is frequently used as a base for products such as incense, perfumes, cosmetics and aftershave. It also easily blends well with other oils. Traditionally, sandalwood oil is a part of religious traditions in India and other Eastern countries. The sandalwood tree itself is considered holy, used for various religious ceremonies, including weddings and births. In order to get the most benefit from this essential oil, the sandalwood tree must grow for at least 40–80 years before the roots can be harvested. An older, more mature sandalwood tree typically produces an essential oil with a stronger smell. The use of steam distillation or CO2 extraction extracts the oil from the mature roots. Steam distillation uses heat, which can kill a lot of compounds that make oils like sandalwood so great. Look for CO2-extracted oil, which means it was extracted with as little heat as possible. Sandalwood oil contains two primary active components, alpha- and beta-santalol. These molecules produce the strong fragrance associated with sandalwood. Sandalwood’s benefits are numerous, but there are a few that particularly stand out. Let’s take a look at those now!
Benefits
1.Mental Clarity One of the primary sandalwood benefits is that it promotes mental clarity when used in aromatherapy or as a fragrance. This is why it’s often used for meditation, prayer or other spiritual rituals. Inhale some sandalwood oil next time you have a big deadline that requires mental focus, but you still want to remain calm during the process.
2.Relaxing and Calming Along with lavender and chamomile, sandalwood commonly makes the list of essentials oils used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety, stress and depression.
3.Natural Aphrodisiac Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine traditionally use sandalwood as an aphrodisiac. Since it’s a natural substance that can increase sexual desire, sandalwood helps increase libido and may help men with impotence. To use sandalwood oil as a natural aphrodisiac, try adding a couple of drops to massage oil or topical lotion.
4.Astringent Sandalwood is a mild astringent, meaning it can induce minor contractions in our soft tissues, such as gums and skin. Many aftershaves and facial toners use sandalwood as one of their primary ingredients to help soothe, tighten and cleanse the skin. If you’re looking for an astringent effect from your natural body care products, you can add a couple of drops of sandalwood oil. Many people also use sandalwood oil to fight acne and dark spots.
5. Antiviral and Antiseptic Sandalwood is an excellent antiviral agent. It has been found to be beneficial to prevent replication of common viruses, such as herpes simplex viruses-1 and -2. Other uses include the reduction of inflammation from mild skin irritation, such as superficial wounds, pimples, warts or boils. Just make sure to always test the oil on a small area before applying it directly to the skin or mix it with a base carrier oil first. If you have a sore throat, you can also gargle with a cup of water with a few drops of antiviral sandalwood oil added to it.
6.Anti-Inflammatory Sandalwood is also an anti-inflammatory agent that may provide relief from mild inflammation, such as insect bites, contact irritations or other skin conditions.
7.Expectorant Sandalwood is an excellent expectorant that can be helpful in the natural treatment of colds and coughs. Add a few drops to a tissue or washcloth, and inhale to help reduce the severity and duration of a cough.
8. Anti-Aging Sandalwood is high in antioxidants that can help reduce damage caused by free radicals. It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory. Try adding five drops of sandalwood oil to an unscented lotion and applying it directly to the face for natural anti-aging benefits or to help treat acne and other minor skin concerns.
Uses
Sandalwood also has a centering effect similar to how lavender can be calming to the body. Sandalwood can help increase focus, mental clarity and balance. Here are a few ways to try sandalwood essential oil:
1.Relaxation Inhale a few drops of sandalwood essential oil before stretching, barre or yoga class, or other relaxing time to help set the mood. Use it before a quiet time, prayer or journaling to increase your ability to relax and focus.
2.Focus The best way to get the mental clarity benefits of sandalwood is to apply a few drops, about two to four, to the ankles or wrists at times of high stress or overwhelm throughout the day. You can also directly inhale the oil if you do not want to apply it directly to your skin. Use it in a diffuser to allow everyone in the house to enjoy it, or add a few drops to bath water at the end of a long day.
3.For the Body The use of sandalwood oil in skin care products is common. One great skin care use: Mix sandalwood oil with a base oil to treat dry skin. Get creative by mixing sandalwood with other essential oils to create your own blend. For example, mix four to five drops of sandalwood with rose and vanilla oil, adding it to an unscented lotion for a romantic, fragrant, woodsy blend. You can try making your own homemade men’s cologne by mixing sandalwood with various other essential oils to create an earthy, manly scent. You can also use sandalwood as a base for your own homemade hair conditioner. Sandalwood is a great addition to conditioner to help prevent dandruff.
4.Cleansing and Home Use You can use sandalwood essential oil in the home in various ways: Add a few drops to a log before burning it in the fireplace. Use it in your car by placing two to three drops on the A/C vent to help maintain a calm alertness during rush hour. Since sandalwood has antiseptic properties, it can also help disinfect the washing machine. Add 10–20 drops per load. Add sandalwood oil to a foot bath to promote additional relaxation.
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Post time: Apr-25-2023