Sandalwood tree is noted for its aromatic wood. The sandalwood trees are one of the most expensive trees in the world. The aromatic woods are blessed with immense medicinal properties. They are believed to contain
divine power. Sandalwood fragranced incense and sandalwood paste are essential ingredients in Hindu and Buddhist religious ceremonies. For medicinal purposes, sandalwood is used in the form of oil, powder or wood paste. Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy for treating stress and relaxing the mind. It does not matter in what form you use the sandalwood, here is the list of benefits that you can expect to get from this aromatic wood:
Skin care: Sandalwood is extremely beneficial for the skin. It restores the normal oil balance of the skin. People with oily skin should use sandalwood based face packs for reducing their woes. Sandalwood powder or paste could heal acne and pimples. Mild skin infections could be treated with sandalwood paste. Sandalwood essential oil or paste reduces skin pigmentation. It could reduce repair skin damage. Traditionally in the South Eastern Asian countries, sandalwood paste was used as a sun block. People suffering from excess perspiration, would use sandalwood oil or paste as a natural antiperspirant.
Massage oil: You can use sandalwood oil for massaging your body. You can blend few drops of sandalwood essential oil with a carrier oil of your choice to make refreshing massage oil. Sandalwood oil will help to relax your muscles, calm your mind and heal minor skin problems and infections.
Remedy for depression: If you are stressed and depressed easily, pour few drops of sandalwood oil on a cloth and smell it. You can even sniff the wood or sandalwood paste for calming your mind. Light incense sticks or candles containing sandalwood oil or perfume. The aroma of sandalwood helps to relax the mind, reduce stress and promote sound sleep. The fragrance of sandalwood could improve memory and concentration.
Hair care: Sandalwood oil could be used as scalp oil. It could reduce the dryness of the scalp and heal dry scalp conditions such as dandruff and eczema. It could repair hair damaged by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
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