Santalum album or Indian sandalwood is a small tropical tree, the most commonly known source of sandalwood. This species has been utilized, cultivated and traded for many years, some cultures placing great significance on its fragrant and medicinal qualities. For these reasons it has been extensively exploited, to the point where the wild population is vulnerable to extinction. It still commands high prices for its essential oil, but due to lack of sizable trees it is no longer used for fine woodworking as before. The plant is widely cultivated and long lived, although harvest is viable after 40 years.

The use of Sandalwood in India is noted in literature for over two thousand years. It has use as wood and oil in religious practices. It also features as a construction material in temples and elsewhere. The Indian government has banned the export of the species to reduce the threat by over-harvesting. In the southern Indian state of Karnataka, all trees of greater than a specified girth are the property of the state. Cutting of trees, even on private property, is regulated by the Forest Department. The infamous forest bandit Veerappan was involved in the illegal felling of sandalwood trees from forests.

Sandalwood floral water is the perfect choice for delicate as well as mature skin. It is botanically known as Santalum Album. Basically, Sandalwood is highly popular for its calming properties. They can be used as additions to the lotions and creams you use. You can also use them as body sprits or for the purpose of aromatization. This water is useful in the treatment of depression. It is capable of shaking away bad and depressing thoughts from your mind and refreshes and rejuvenates it. It fills your mind with ecstatic thoughts.  Because of its vital properties, Sandalwood floral water is used to treat the problem of bronchitis and the problem of sore throat.

East Indian Sandalwood is considered as best Sandalwood all over India. The heartwood is processed under various distillations to obtain essential oil, floral water. Tree of Sandalwood is botanically known as Santalum album and belong to Santalaceae family, it is wild harvested. The parasitic tree is large and evergreen; it bears lush green leathery leaves and has brown grey trunks with slender barks. Sandalwood tree is the only tree which is brought to use when it matures completely.

Sandalwood Floral waters are extremely versatile. They can be added to your creams and lotions instead of water, or alternatively employed as an aromatic face or body spirtz. They are an excellent linen spray and a simple way for the novice aroma therapist to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Add to a soothing hot bath.

Benefit & Uses: Sandalwood has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis, skin disorders, heart ailments, general weakness, fever, infection of the urinary tract, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, liver and gallbladder complaints and other maladies.

Sandalwood Indian floral water, Santalum album, has many uses in skin, bath, and body care.  It is well known for its supportive effect on the tissues, being effective for dry, chapped, cracked skin and even rashes and acne. It has truly suitable for all skin types.  Sandalwood Indian floral water is also one of the most effective for use in meditation, where it slows the breathing, and supports deeper concentration, and connection. In Aromatherapy Sandalwood Indian floral water is used extensively in meditation blends, as well as for sensitive skin.

It has a sweet woody scent that is warm and rich, with a, definite, musky note. When combined with other if is a powerful base note where it deepens, and enhances, almost any fragrance without altering it with its own scent. It is one of the most powerful fixatives available in essential oils and Aromatherapy. 

 

Sandalwood floral water provides sweet woody, exotic and subtle aroma that is particularly good for dry, dehydrated and ageing skin. It has therapeutic properties also makes them very relaxing for nervous tensions, against anxiety as well as providing.