Description
Dr.Jain’s Sandalwood Oil
Botanical Name:
Santalum albumParts of plant used: WoodVolatility Base noteActions: Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, aphrodisiac, cicatrizing, expectorant, sedative,tonic.
Uses:-
1) For skin- dry skin, sunburn, nettle rash, diaper or nappy rash, allergy, wrinkles, hyper pigmentation, cracked skin, excessive sweating, insect repellent. Use in massage (Oil gets) mud pack, compress, bath.
2) For hair- dandruff, dry hair, warm scalp to heal, injury to hair (due to hair dye, hard water, helmet, sweating, swimming, sun, pollution)-massage, mudpack, bath.
3) Nausea, vomiting, colic’s, hiccups, morning sickness- massage compress.
4) Sore throat- laryngitis, mouth ulcers, bad breath, cough- use in gargles (200 ml water 2 drops) or massage.
5) Varicose veins, piles, fissures, -compress, mud pack.
6) Premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, cystitis, burning urine, frequent urination, -in sitz bath (4 drops of tub of warm water) massage, mud pack.
What Is Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood essential oil is derived from the heartwood of the sandalwood which is a hemiparasitic evergreen that grows by joining the root system of other trees. The tree belongs to the Santalaceae family and is also known as East Indian sandalwood.
Sandalwood oil has been used for over 4,000 years, making it among the oldest-known materials used for its exotic scent. It has found its way into cosmetics and personal care products, fragrances and meditative/spiritual practices.
This essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of wood pieces from sandalwood trees that must be at least 15 years old. The oil has a woody, exotic smell and a clear to yellow color.Although expensive, it has many wonderful characteristics that make it useful and beneficial for health and wellness.
For one, sandalwood oil creates a calming, harmonizing effect for the mind, helping reduce tension and confusion. It is also traditionally used in Ayurveda, India’s holistic health system, for the potential treatment of somatic and mental disorders.
Uses of Sandalwood Oil
As early as 4,000 years back, sandalwood had already been used, with caravans carrying the wood to places like Egypt Greece and Rome Many temples were built from it, while the Egyptians used the oil in embalming. Sandalwood used to be made into furniture and caskets, but as the tree has become nearly extinct, it now is mostly used for distilling the oil.
At present, sandalwood oil is widely utilized for its calming and relaxing effects. It is in demand as incense and is recommended in Swahra Yoga for promoting unification “of the body’s delicate energy centers” and in Tantric yoga for awakening sexual energy. It can be used for easing depression, daily stress and anxiety.
This essential oil is well-regarded in skin care, as it tones and relieves itching, inflammation and dehydrated skin. Scar tissue, eczema, psoriasis and acne are some of the issues it can address.
Apart from topical application, you can also steam-inhale sandalwood oil by filling a large bowl with steaming water, adding one to two drops of diluted essential oil, covering your head with a towel and draping the towel around the bowl as you hold your face over the bowl and breathe in the vapors.This can be a good remedy for respiratory concerns and skin conditions that emerge on the face.
Another use for the oil is as a hair conditioner. Simply add four to six drops to your hair after a shower to help boost shine, moisture and softness.
Remember, though, that I do not recommend using sandalwood essential oil directly on your skin. Mix it with some type of carrier oil, such as jojoba, coconut, sweet almond or olive oil. Sandalwood oil can also be used as a scent, medicinal aid or incense in:
- Perfumery products
- Aromatherapy
- Vaporizers and burners
- Gargling
- Religious rituals
A study shows, too, that sandalwood oil could be an effective chemopreventive agent against chemically induced skin cancer in animal models.
Additional information
Weight | 60 g |
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Select Size | 10 ml Rs. 1600/-, 5 ml Rs. 830/- |
Brand
Dr. Jain’s Forest Herbals Pvt. Ltd.
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