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Latin Name:
Santalum Album
Extraction:
Distillation heartwood of the tree
Originates from:
New Caledonia, Judea, India & Islands in Indian ocean. (Best oil from Mysore)
Aroma:Warm, rich sweet, woody, slightly exotic (lingers)
Note:Base
Keyword/Character:Sensuous, subtle oil with skin, respiratory, mind, benefits
Colour:Very pale yellow to brownish yellow
Constituents:
Furfurol, Santalol, Santalene.
Properties:
Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Antiseptic-pulmonary & urinary, Astringent, Diuretic, Relaxing, Sedative, Expectorant, Bactericidal, Carminative.
Physiological:
Respiratory-bronchitis, catarrh, cough-dry lung/chest infections, sinusitis, sore throats, tight chests (stimulates immune system).
Cystitis (massage into kidney region-purifying & anti inflammatory),
Skin care-dry, eczema, highly sensitive, dehydrated, acne & oily (balancing & softening).
Digestive problems-diarrhoea, nausea (astringent properties).
Cellulite.
Psychological:
Anxiety, Depression, Insecurity, Nervous tension, Worries-future. Insomnia, Aphrodisiac, Brings peace &acceptance (death), Good for obsessional attitudes.
Contra Action:
None, Avoid babies, infants & children, powerful when applied to skin odour lingers on. May lower moods in depression.
Blends Well With:
Cypress, Frankinsence, Lavender, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Basil, Benzoin, Black pepper, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Rose, Vertivert.