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Santalum album, called “chandan” in many Indian languages, is the most popular and commonly used sandalwood tree. This tree is native to India and yields some of the most prized sandalwood products. White sandalwood is also grown in Australia. Due to the excessive demand and overharvesting, sandalwood is listed as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Australian sandalwood

Studies have shown that inhaled sandalwood will trigger a low-level increase in your blood oxygen saturation, breathing rate, blood pressure, pulse rate, skin temperature, as well as eye-blink rate. All these are stimulatory effects that enhance the functioning of your mind. Alpha-santalol is the compound known to be associated with these effects. Well, Eastern culture recognizes sandalwood’s benefits and it has been part of most religious ceremonies because of that.

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Sandalwood incense has several benefits. It can help reduce anxiety and stress, thanks to its calming properties. The α- and β-santalols present in sandalwood have a direct impact on anxiety and stress levels. Sandalwood incense can also help lower blood pressure, as anxiety and hypertension are linked to high blood pressure. 6. What is sacred sandalwood incense used for? According to Ayurveda, or traditional Indian medicine, excessive skin discoloration may indicate an excess of heat in the body. Although Aboriginal Australians have used Sandalwood for thousands of years as a source of bush food, medicine and in spiritual ceremonies, Australian sandalwood is still known as “new world” sandalwood for the purposes of Chinese incense making. We really believe this is because Chinese have been more familiar with Indian Sandalwood through the centuries. High quality Australian sandalwood offers many of the benefits of Mysore sandalwood more affordably and sustainably, and makes a dependable incense base. True Sandalwood Sandalwood will indeed bring about a calming effect. Nevertheless, it has been found to improve your general mental alertness. To be honest, it might sound contradictory. However, sandalwood will deactivate your behavioral responses, which will calm you down, while at the same time activating the physiological responses.

Using aromatherapy with sandalwood oil can promote calmness, lower stress, and improve sleep quality,” Bhanote says. “You may even consider rubbing it into your wrists as a natural alternative to perfumes. Research has also shown sandalwood can improve mood and attentiveness.” White sandalwood powder is readily available in a ready-to-use powdered form. It’s believed to combat excess body heat. Sandalwood essential oil is often added to soaps and lotions to enhance its aroma. Sandalwood soap is very popular in India for its potential to reduce sunburn. The key ingredient is Sandalwood , providing a light woody top note, along with Moss – which brings in fresh and citrus notes.Sandalwood incense has mosquito and other insect repellant properties – Aboriginals have long used sandalwood for insect replant properties, and my own experience is lighting up a sandalwood incense next to an open summer window reduces instances of insects flying in One religion that makes use of Sandalwood extensively is Hinduism. The sandalwood is ground properly until it becomes a type of incense paste, which is then burnt. This process is a way to provide an offering to deities. Additionally, it cleanses the atmosphere and the air around them.