Common name |
Sandalwood Australian |
Botanical name |
Santalum spicatum |
Method of Extraction |
Steam Distilled |
Plant Part |
Wood |
Country of Origin |
Australia |
Note |
Base |
Appearance |
clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
Aroma |
soft, woody, earthy, balsamic |
Major Constituents |
α-santalol, epi-α-bisalobel, trans-farnesol, cis-β-santalol, trans-α-bergamotol |
Properties |
anti-inflammatory, sedative, calming for mind and body |
Traditional Uses |
valued in perfumery and consmetics, traditionally used in Ayurveda, Chinese and Tibetan medicines for a variety of conditions |
Blends well with |
bergamot, frankincense, geranium, lavender, ylang ylang |
Cautions |
No known contraindications |