Sandalwood Essential Oil, Therapeutical Grade
Fragrance: Not very strong, but lingering; balmy and woody, slightly animal-like
Perfumery Note: Base
Blends well with: Most oils; very suitable to make an aroma smoother; to create a romantic mood, try blending it with the other great aphrodisiacs - jasmine, ylang ylang, patchouli, vetiver, rose etc. Also nice: rosewood, bergamot, basil, black pepper, lemon, orange, mandarin & neroli, lavender and geranium, frankincense, cedar wood.
External Application:
As a massage oil (8-10 drops of sandalwood oil mixed with 10ml of vegetable oil) for the treatment of: Acne and oily skin, skin diseases and irritation, decongestant for the lymph- and venous system; heart tonic, strong aphrodisiac properties (here’s the connection: men’s underarm perspiration releases androsterone, a substance very similar in chemical structure to the male hormone testosterone; and androsterone, in light concentrations, smells similar to sandalwood. It seems that sandalwood – like underarm perspiration – sends out barely perceptible, but rather effective, erotic signals to the opposite sex ☺ ... excerpt taken from
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi’s great book “Complete Aromatherapy Handbook”): Mix sandalwood oil with eucalyptus and peppermint oil to provide an inhalant for badly clogged noses and colds.
Application in Cosmetics:
Due to its calming, healing, moisturizing and antiseptic properties, sandalwood oil is particularly suitable for dry, brittle and inflamed skin.
Internal Application:
2-3 drops of sandalwood oil added to a teaspoon of honey have an antiseptic, stimulating, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac effect and activate the bladder and kidneys (through better blood-circulation). Sandalwood oil is also used for the treatment of bronchitis, cystitis, menstrual disorders, coughs, colds, impotence, diarrhoea, hiccups, nausea and sickness.
In the Diffuser:
Against depressions, nervous tension, aggression, egocentricity, euphorizing, creates inner peace and satisfaction.
SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
Do not use if you have kidney infection!
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are potent plant extracts! Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all essential oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always avoid mucous membranes and eyes. If you are pregnant or have any medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils for children and use only the gentlest oils at very low concentrations; it is safest to consult a qualified medical / aromatherapy practitioner. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using any oil. Essential oils may attack plastics and varnished surfaces! And here’s another fact that most of us would be rather unaware of... many essential oils are highly flammable!
DISCLAIMER
Any information provided is only general information and is not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate / effective / safe. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with any of our products, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.