Sandlewood - The Treasure of India

One of the most revered gifts of ancient India to the world has been the Indian sandalwood, also known as Chandana in Sanskrit. Long ago its value was recognized by the Chinese and Europeans, sandalwood was an integral part of Indian culture, rituals and mythology. The heartwood is considered sacred and the paste made by grinding the heartwood of the tree is integral to Hindu rituals and ceremonies as well as an innate part of meditation and prayer. It is one of the many gifts of ancient India to the world of medicine and goes much beyond being a beautifying and fragrance-imparting agent. This plant is considered sacred and its importance and usage are also mentioned in Vedas, Puranas, Buddhism, Epics and Scriptures.

This plant has a great reference found in Indian mythology, scripture and folklore. It is found in literatures like Arthashastra, Patanjali Mahabhasaya, Vinaya Pitaka, Milinda Pahna, Anguttara, Kautilya and Dhamma. It is also known to be mentioned in the holy books such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.

It shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-hyperlipidaemic, anti-microbial, antineoplastic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, antipyretic, antiviral and anti-proliferative properties

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It has different names in different languages such as Hindi Name(Safed chandan, chandan), English Name(Sandalwood, White Indian sandal............(read more)

Mainly 2 types of sandlewood

White Sandalwood – Shweta Chandana – Santalum album
Red Sandalwood – Rakta Chandana – Pterocarpus santalinus – Will be dealt separately.

Chemical constituents

• Indian Sandalwood is highly valued for its fragrant heartwood, which consists of the highest oil (upto 6%) as well as santalol (α & β 90%) contents in oil as compared to other species of the genus Santalum

- Sandalwood's main components are the two isomers(alpha & beta) of santalol (about 75%). It is used in aromatherapy and to prepare soaps.

- alpha-santalol has also been found to have anti-inflammatory effects by altering the expression of various cytokines and chemokines. Apart from cytokines, both alpha- and beta-santalol have been found to suppress arachidonic acid pathway mediated by lipopolysaccharides, thereby decreasing prostaglandin E2 and thromboxane B2. Its anti-infla............(read more)

Properties and benefits

Rasa (taste) – Tikta (bitter) Madhura (sweet)
Guna (qualities) – Laghu (light), Rooksha (dryness)
Taste conversation after digestion – Katu (pungent)
Veerya (potency) – Sheetala (Cold)
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta Dosha.
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Rakta Prasadana – Detoxifies blood, useful in bleeding disorders
Vrushya – acts as aphrodisiac
Dahahara, Antardaha hara – relieves internal burning sensation, seen in Pitta imbalance conditions such as gastritis, sore throat, laryngitis, sun stroke etc.
Pittasrahara – useful in bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding, menorrhagia etc.
Vishahara – anti toxic
Trushnahara – relieves thirst
Krumighna – Relieves worm infestation, useful in infected wounds
Shishira – coolant
Ahladana – brings about pleasant effect, nourishes sense organs
Klamahara, Shramahara – Relieves tiredness, fatigue
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Uses Benefits and Application

1) Sandalwood essential oil can be pressed from the wood or extracted with alcohol or water. It acts as antiseptic and disinfectant.

- Sandalwood must be distilled so that the oil can be extracted from within. Many different methods are used, including steam distillation, water distillation, CO2 extraction, and solvent extractions.

- sandalwood oil is also used as a flavour component in different food items, including candy, ice cream, baked food, puddings, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and gelatin. The flavouring is used at levels below 10 ppm, the highest possible level for use in food products being 90 ppm.

- Isobornyl cyclohexanol is a synthetic fragrance chemical produced as an alternative to the natural product.

2) Remedy for Pimples : Make a paste by mixing 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder with ½ tbsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of rose water. Apply a coat of this paste on your face and keep for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with water.

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3) If you sweat a lot then apply the paste of sandalwood powder on your body for 15 days before having a bath. This is an effective natural solution to to get rid of excessive sweating and body odour that also gives your body a wonderful fragnance.

- This helps in soothing and cooling the irritation and burn caused by prickly heat and excessive sweating. It is safe remedy for children.

4) Its paste is applied over forehead to relieve migraine, headache.

- Paste prepared with costus root along with Tagara, dill seeds, Licorice, sandalwood and ghee is used to apply externally to relieve headache, shoulder and back pain.

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5) Sandalwood essential oil has been extensively used in aromatherapy as an antidepressant, to alter cogitation and psychological or physical wellness and is most likely used in fragrance material, incense, cosmetics, personal care products, meditative and spiritual practices.

6) sandalwood oil is used in food products like candy, pan masala, frozen dairy, desserts, puddings, baked food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to enhance the flavor.

7) Traditionally, the wild berries of the sandalwood plant are consumed by the local tribes and birds.

8) The bark contains about 12-14% tannin and has good poten.............(read more)

Further read on following link

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