Sandalwood {Santalum Alba}

Soothing. Radiant. Warm.

History:

One of the oldest materials most used for its aromatic properties, Sandalwood's history dates back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians first recorded using the oil in the embalming process, while the ancient Indians used the wood itself to build their temples as it was known to keep insects at bay.

Source:

COA | SDS

We source our Sandalwood oil from sustainable forests in its native India where the inner heartwood is steam distilled.

Proven Benefits:

Used for centuries as incense in meditation, Sandalwood quiets the mind and settles the breath. It has antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and sedative properties. Because of these properties, it has been used to clear skin, treat anxiety, and regulate hormones.

Current GC-MS Report:

Click here to view the current gas chromatography-mass spectrometry report for the Sandalwood essential oil used in our blends.

Scientific Evidence: 

East Indian Sandalwood and alpha-santalol odor increase physiological and self-rated arousal in humans 

Evaluation of the effects of East Indian sandalwood oil and alpha-santalol on humans after transdermal absorption 

Antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants against selected human pathogenic bacteria