Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy as a nerve calming agent as well as to help relieve headaches, colds, and coughs. BOTANICAL NAME Santalum austrocaledonicum PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED Wood ORIGIN New Caledonia CULTIVATION Wild CHEMOTYPE ALPHA SANTALOL OTHER NAME - EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation ODOR Woody, sweet, warm, and persistent COLOR Pale yellow
Topical (adults) Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vegetable oil; apply topically 3 times daily. Inhalation Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of warm water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.
