Sandal (lat.Santalum) is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in Hawaii, India and the Pacific Islands. This tree is very well known and appreciated for its aroma and high content of essential oil. Wood is also used for making fragrant boxes and beads. Began to widely use in China, Egypt, Rome. Currently, the most used by Indians for the manufacture of fans, figurines, souvenirs, smoking sticks. In religious ceremonies, sandalwood powder is used to burn incense.
Sandalwood oil is produced by steam distillation. In its finished form it has a very dense oily viscous liquid, usually pale yellow. Sometimes brown or green shades. Due to its properties, it is one of the most effective oils. It has a woody, deep resinous flavor. Stronger aroma comes from the bark, than from flowers and leaves. When burning, wood destroys pathogens. For enhanced action it can be combined with other oils. Best fit: jasmine, bergamot, orange, mandarin, lavender, geranium, incense, nutmeg and cedar. At the moment, due to the scarcity of sandalwood, the oil becomes rare and expensive. Therefore, it is best to buy scented candles and sticks. The longer the oil is stored, the better it gets. If it has hardened, it is enough to warm it up in a water bath, or immediately after the purchase add jojoba oil to it.
A relaxing, warm scent will help you forget about your problems and dream. The therapeutic properties of sandalwood are considered universal, since they have a positive effect on the nervous and immune system of the body, normalize blood circulation, an ideal remedy for scabies. It is also an excellent antiseptic for urinary tract infections: urethritis, cystitis, vaginitis. Used as a diuretic. It removes toxins from the body. Sandalwood oil at the expense of aroma removes irritability, normalizes sleep and heart rhythm, relaxes, calms the nervous system.
Oil is often used as a therapeutic agent. It is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic and analgesic. It is also used to treat infections of the upper respiratory tract, eliminates stagnant and inflammatory processes in the respiratory system, with back pain, rheumatism, relieves redness and itching.
Cosmetic application
Sandalwood oil is also used to care for the face, as natural moisturizers draw on the surface of the skin, making it more tender and softer. It is recommended for people with dry and oily, as well as inflamed, problematic skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties it helps to eliminate acne, boils, heals, soothes and moisturizes the skin. Helps to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, thereby contributing to the narrowing of the pores, refreshes and brightens the skin.
It is believed that sandalwood oil perfectly fights wrinkles. It tightens the face contour, rejuvenates, revitalizes and tones the skin, increases elasticity and elasticity. Used to smooth facial wrinkles on the face, in the corners of the eyes. It can be added to summer mixtures to protect against ultraviolet light. A good remedy for the lips and skin around the eyes. Many people constantly add oil to balms and hair shampoos, as it is an excellent means to strengthen hair and is used in the fight against dandruff.
Some recipes for use
To keep warm and relax, add sandalwood oil, ylang ylang oil and pine essence to each hot bath, each with 3 drops. This bath will help you with hypothermia, as well as raise your spirits and calm your nerves.
To treat the rough skin of your feet, you can do the following. Mix 3 drops of oil: lavender, sandalwood, olive. The resulting composition is rubbed into the feet 5 minutes.
Cleopatra Mask
Mix 4 tablespoons of sandalwood oil, 1 spoonful of honey and 1 spoonful of sour cream. Apply for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The mask can be stored in the refrigerator.
Paste from pimples with sandalwood powder.
For cooking, mix a teaspoon of turmeric and sandalwood powder and water. Before going to bed, apply the paste to the pimples.
Mask from dark circles and swelling under the eyes.
Mix half a teaspoon of powdered rose petals, margosa, sandalwood powder. Add the aloe vera gel and sandalwood, mint, and mosquito roses. For 10 minutes, apply the paste on the area around the eyes. Remove rinsing with warm water.
This is it, sandalwood oil, the medicinal properties of which are so attractive. Use them to your health!