Sandalwood west indian essential oil can be used to:
An older, more mature sandalwood tree typically produces an essential
oil with a stronger smell. Steam distillation or CO2 extraction methods
are utilised to extract the oil from the mature roots. Some of the
benefits of Sandalwood West Indian include improving blood glucose
control, decreasing inflammation and helping to reduce the proliferation
of skin cancer. It has also been used for:
- Mental clarity: One of the primary sandalwood
benefits is that it promotes mental clarity when used in aromatherapy or
as a fragrance. This is why it’s often used for meditation, prayer, or
other spiritual rituals.
- Relaxing and calming: Along with lavender and
chamomile, sandalwood commonly makes the list of essentials oils used in
aromatherapy to relieve anxiety, stress and depression.
- Natural aphrodisiac: Practitioners of Ayurvedic
medicine traditionally use sandalwood as an aphrodisiac. Since it’s a
natural substance that can increase sexual desire, sandalwood helps to
increase libido and may help men with impotence. To use sandalwood oil
as a natural aphrodisiac, try adding a couple of drops to a massage oil
or to a topical lotion.
- Astringent: Sandalwood is a mild astringent,
meaning it can induce minor contractions in the soft tissues, such as
gums and skin. Many aftershaves and facial toners use sandalwood as one
of their primary ingredients to help soothe, tighten, and cleanse the
skin.
- Anti-viral and antiseptic: Sandalwood is an
excellent anti-viral agent. It has been found to be beneficial to
prevent replication of common viruses, such as herpes simplex viruses 1
and 2. Other uses include the reduction of inflammation from mild skin
irritation such as superficial wounds, pimples, warts or boils. Just
make sure to always test the oil on a small area before applying it
directly to the skin or mix it with a base carrier oil first.
- Anti-inflammatory: Sandalwood is also an
anti-inflammatory agent that may provide relief from mild inflammation
such as insect bites, contact irritations or other skin conditions.
- Expectorant: Sandalwood is an excellent expectorant
that can be helpful in the natural treatment of colds and coughs. Add a
few drops to a tissue or wash cloth and inhale to help reduce the
severity and duration of a cough
- Anti-ageing: Sandalwood is high in antioxidants
that can help reduce damage caused by free radicals, which promote
ageing. It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory.
- Mind: Possibly effective in easing nervous tension.
- Body: A soothing, sedative quality. Could ease
coughs and chest complaints. Helpful in bringing down blood pressure.
Could also have an effect on urinary complaints.
- Skin: May have a drying effect on the skin, and some anti-inflammatory properties.
Blends well with: Benzoin, Clary sage, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Rose, Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang.
