Sandalwood Organic Essential Oil

Sandalwood Organic Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Santalum spicatum

Botanical Family: Lamiaceae

Main Constituents:
(2E,6E)-Farnesol: 16.61%
(Z)-a-Santalol:
16.29%
(E)-a-Santalol:
11.92%
(Z)-Nuciferol: 9.45%

Plant Part: Wood

Origin: Australia

Cultivation Method: USDA Certified Organic

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Approximate Shelf Life: 6 - 8 Years

Aromatic Scent: A medium strength base note.  Balsamic, earthy, oriental, resinous, rich, soft, sweet, warm, woody.

Blends Well With: Angelica Root, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clove Bud, Copaiba, Coriander, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Vetiver, and Ylang-ylang.

 

Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Anti-viral, Astringent, Calming, Carminative, Cicatrisant, CNS sedative, CNS tonic, Cooling, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Nervine, Sedative, Tonic

 

See our General Safety Guidelines for recommended usage.

This oil is safe for children.

Sandalwood (Australian) can be used in any concentration up to 100%.

Can be used topically to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Soothe sore muscles and joints
  • Aid against muscle spasms
  • Ease symptoms of cough and cold
  • Improve respiratory function
  • Reduce symptoms of asthma
  • Cleanse wounds and topical injury
  • Detoxify
  • Fight free radicals
  • Clear skin complexion
  • Treat acne
  • Diminish scars and stretch marks
  • Reduce appearance of cellulite
  • Aid against insomnia
  • Ease symptoms of depression
  • Relieve anxiety and stress
  • Boost concentration and mood
  • Fight fatigue
  • Improve libido
  • Treat urinary tract infection
  • Aid digestion

Can be diffused or inhaled to:

  • Ease symptoms of depression
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Fight fatigue
  • Aid against insomnia
  • Improve libido
  • Boost concentration and mood
  • Ease symptoms of cough and cold
  • Improve respiratory function
  • Reduce symptoms of asthma
  • Purify the air

 

Sandalwood supports the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th chakras.

 

Tisserand & Young have shown that Sandalwood essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.  Sandalwood may interfere with drugs metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme. [1]

Below are some possible drug interactions for Sandalwood.  Check with your healthcare provider before using Sandalwood essential oil if you are currently taking prescription medication.

A constituent in Sandalwood (a-bisabolol) inhibits CYP2D6.  The following drugs may interact when Sandalwood oil is taken orally:

  • Analgesic including codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, phenacetin, tramadol
  • Anesthetics including lidocaine
  • Anorectics including dexfenfluramine
  • Antiemetic/Prokinetics including metoclopramide, ondansetron
  • Antihistamines including chlorpheniramine, promethazine
  • Antineoplastics including tamoxifen
  • Cardiovascular meds including alprenolol, carvedilol, clonidine, debrisoquine, diltiazem, disopyramide, flecainide, S-metoprolol, mexiletine, nebivolol, perhexiline, propafenone, propranolol, sparteine, timolol
  • Cholinesterase inhibitors including donepezil
  • Cough suppressants including dextromethorphan
  • Psychotropics including amitriptyline, amphetamine, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, chlorpromazine, clomipramine, desipramine, duloxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, haloperidol, iloperidone, imipramine, methamphetamine, methoxyamphetamine, minaprine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, perphenazine, pimozide, risperidone, sertraline, thioridazine, venlafaxine, zuclopenthixol

Sandalwood (Australian) can be used in any concentration up to 100%.

This oil is safe for children.

References

  1. Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2ndEdition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014 

Extreme overuse of essential oils can be very dangerous, and even fatal in rare cases(ingestion by children).  Always follow our General Safety Guidelines and dilute your oils.  Some people may have adverse or allergic reactions.  Do not ingest essential oil.  Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.  Keep out of reach of children.  

All of our oils are of USDA certified organic origin, 100% natural, non-GMO, and Cruelty-Free, unless otherwise stated.  Any inquiries can be sent to mountainwellnessproducts@gmail.ca