Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Sandalwood

Sandalwood oil comes from the wood of Santalum album trees. It has a woody scent. Its effects are soothing and antiseptic.

Santalum album flowers
Santalum album flowers
Sandalwood (Santalum album)

PropertiesEdit

 
Sandalwood Essential Oil

EmotionalEdit

Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Helps alleviate insomnia.

RespiratoryEdit

Relieves sore throat, chesty cough and laryngitis. May soothe bronchitis and asthma.