Wellness Tips: Sandalwood Oil Aromatherapy
Learn more about today’s wellness tip; aromatherapy with a sandalwood oil.
Sandalwood is one of the world’s most widely used essential oils. Sandalwood is an evergreen, with leathery leaves and small purple flowers. This tree grows in southern Asia to a height of 9 meters. The oil is extracted from the tree via steam distillation. The heartwood of the roots produces the highest quality oil. The tree requires a strict set of environmental conditions to grow. The tree also requires nearly thirty years to yield quality oil.
Sandalwood oil has a woody, balsamic, sweet, and a slightly musky aroma. There are several varieties available but Santalum album is the most important therapeutically. This oil has a woody, smoky aroma.
The sandalwood oil is an effective skin care agent for dry skin, general irritation, and acne. Sandalwood oil is a good tonic for a hyper active mind. The oil can be considered an anti-depressant through its ability to relieve stress. This oil can be used for aromatherapy during meditation to release tensions of every day worries and calming of the mind. The oil can be used for reflexology, general massage, perfume, and aromatherapy.
by Kristy Haugen
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