Absolute Aromas Sandalwood santalum album

Sandalwood santalum album 

Country of Origin: Vanuatu

Botanical Name: Santalum Austrocaledonicum 

Sandalwood is an exotic and sensual aroma that has a balancing and grounding effect on the emotions. A good anti-inflammatory, useful for soothing aching muscles and headaches. It is also used in skincare and for meditation and spiritual practice, as it has the ability to calm and still the mind. 

Plant Family: Santalaceae.

Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the wood of the tree. Mainly the inner part of the trunk.

Sandalwood has become extremely difficult to get hold of due to Indian government controls. 

The oil is a by-product of the use of Sandalwood for figurines and furniture, which is very popular, especially in the Far East.