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Sandalwood

 

Latin name - Santalum album

Family - Santalaceae

Keywords

Aphrodisiac

Healing

Relaxing

Uplifting

Principal properties and effects

  • Well known for its balancing effects on the nervous system, gently soothing away anxiety and tension. Sandalwood engenders feelings of peace and tranquility.
  • Particularly valuable for urinary infections alleviating cystitis and vaginal discharges of all kinds.
  • Helpful for sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity.
  • Used extensively for skin complaints, sandalwood is particularly beneficial for dry, cracked, chapped or dehydrated skin. When blended with a carrier oil it makes an excellent aftershave.

Special precautions

None.

 

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