Essential Oil Sandalwood

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris / L.

Benefits and Qualities

Sedative and calming, sandalwood oil is shown to be a reliable vehicle toward inner peace by balancing the emotions. From a physiological point of view, it acts against fluid retention and inflammations of the stomach. The actions of sandalwood essential oil against dermatological problems that present as dryness of the epidermis should not be neglected, either. Synergies: cedar, patchouli, neroli, lemon, rose.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the chopped wood of santalum album L.

The Plant

Sandalwood originated in India, and it's not surprising to find it mentioned in the Vedas. Ritually delivered to the flames, its smoke would mix with that of the incense and, like this other essence, sandalwood assists with the need for spiritual elevation. In Myanmar (Burma) sandalwood oil and rose water purify the body and the spirit by washing away sins. Impermeable to insects, sandalwood has served cabinet makers and decorators. It is as useful for worldly furnishings as for the adornment of temples.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children.

Principes aromatiques

Santalols, sesquiterpenic alcohols.

Parfume-Creation

Woody odour; balsamic-sweet, warm and velvety. Belongs to the highest order of fragrancing materials, very costly. Woody note, classic for chyprès, Fougères, and Asian extracts.

Description olfactive

Base note. Woody odour; soft, warm, lingering.