Description
Plant Therapy Organic Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood has been revered for centuries in India and other parts of the Far East. Sandalwood and Sandalwood essential oil are prized in the field of alternative medicine, such as Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used in many perfumes and incense for its rich, grounding aroma. Beyond its use in fragrances, however, this Organic Sandalwood Essential Oil offers benefits to mind and body as well. Sandalwood is a calming oil that helps promote relaxation and emotional balance during everyday stress.* It is one of the premier oils for use in meditation, helping quiet ‘mental chatter’.*
- Botanical Name: Santalum Spicatum
- Aromatic Scent: Soft, rich, woody aroma
- Strength of Aroma: Medium
- Country of Origin: Australia
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Plant Part: Wood
- Kid Safe: Yes
In aromatherapy, Organic Sandalwood Essential Oil helps support mental clarity and a calm state of mind.* It may help promote a calm, grounded mindset during times of everyday stress,* creating space for quiet problem-solving and working through difficult emotions or problems. This is part of why it is so often used during meditation, prayer, and in various rituals around the world. When diffused, organic sandalwood essential oil may help support clear, comfortable breathing and a soothing aromatic experience.* In topical use, organic sandalwood essential oil has a unique reputation as a natural aphrodisiac. When mixed with a massage oil, it is reputed to help gently increase libido.* Sandalwood essential oil is also a mild astringent. When combined with a carrier oil, it may help tone and soothe the skin and support a clearer-looking complexion.* Sandalwood essential oil may also help comfort and soothe skin after everyday environmental exposure when properly diluted.* Organic Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil Blends Well With:
- Bergamot
- Cedarwood (Virginian)
- Copaiba Balsam
- Coriander Seed
- Geranium Egyptian
- Lemon
- Mandarin
- Myrrh
- Neroli
- Nutmeg
- Palmarosa
- Patchouli
- Rose Absolute
- Vetiver
Reviewed for accuracy by our licensed clinical team — doctors, nurse practitioners, and functional medicine specialists at The Healthy Place Clinic in Madison, WI.
