Sandalwood
Santalum spicatum
Place of origin: Australia
Cultivation: wild
The name Santal comes from the Sanskrit word "chandana", meaning "white, bright like the moon, fragrant". One of the most ancient plants, sandalwood, has been used for thousands of years in ancient India for ritual purposes, and it also had a spiritual use in ancient Egypt. Many scientific researches were also carried out. For example, research at Brigham Young University has documented its ability to inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells. In 1979, Australian sandalwood extract was shown to be highly effective against serious bacterial infections, so it is antimicrobial. In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood is especially used for its cooling and calming effect on the nervous system, as well as for the treatment of anxiety.
Its main features in brief:
- Alleviates respiratory problems and is also useful in cases of gastroenteritis, cystitis, various inflammations - muscle spasms.
- To relieve sharp pain in the gums and teeth.
- Speeds up metabolism, promotes fat metabolism - excellent against cellulite problem
- Increases hormone production in men
- Reduces fever, spraying the face makes it easier to bear heat and thirst
- Sedative and pain reliever
- Vitalizes and heals skin – eczema, dermatitis, herpes
- Anti-wrinkle, rejuvenating, skin nourishing
- Effects on the nervous system: stronger concentration, relieves emotional spasms, and is also excellent against insomnia, inner restlessness and depression
