Santalum album, Australian
Australian Sandalwood's soft, woody aroma is traditionally used as an aid to meditation, prayer and spiritual practice.
Botanical name
Santalum album
Origin
Australia (plantation grown)
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Santalum Album essential oil: a-santalene (0.08%), epi-b-santalene (0.12%), b-santalene (0.25%), curcumene (0.05%), a-santalol (43.09%), (z)-trans-a-bergamotol (9.44%), epi-b-santalol (3.66%), b-santalol (22.53%), nuciferol (9.65%), (z)-lanceol (0.51%).
Properties
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, demulcent, expectorant, sedative
Safety
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.
Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, combine with other pure essential oils to make your own blend, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.
Santalum album (sandalwood) oil
