Sandalwood - Essential Oil
Size: 5 ml
Certified pure
Origin: Indonesia
Sandalwood essential oil is very valuable; 20 kg of wood must be distilled to obtain about 1 kg of essential oil.1 Onerous, certainly, but this woody spice is so effective without question because its many properties do it credit. This oil has also demonstrated biological activity as an antimicrobial agent.2
My properties:
Antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, carminative, digestive, nervous regulator, sedative, stimulant.
Use:
Olfaction, Diffusion, Bath, Skin application, Oral use.
My botanical name: Santalum album
My family: Santalaceae
My color: Colorless to very pale yellow
My odor: Woody, amber, spicy
Synergy: Atlas cedar, Red cedar, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Compact oregano, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver, Ylang-ylang.
Recommendations
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Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.
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Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.
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Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.
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Avoid any contact with the eyes.
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Respect the recommended doses.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.
Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.
References
2. B B Misra, S Dey. Comparative phytochemical analysis and antibacterial efficacy of in vitro and in vivo extracts from East Indian sandalwood tree (Santalum album L.). Lett Appl Microbiol.2012 Dec;55(6):476-86. doi: 10.1111/lam.12005. Epub 2012 Oct 26. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23020220/
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