|
Sandalwood is an evergreen, parasitic tree that burrows its roots into other trees and it can grow up to 9 meters (30 feet) high and has a brown-gray trunk, many smooth slender branches, leathery leaves and small pink-purple flowers. It can take thirty to sixty years for a tree to reach full maturity. That is when it can be harvested and distilled.
Botanical Name:
Santalum Album Manufacturer SKU/UPC: 741459739966
Plant Part:
Wood
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled
Origin:
India (Mysore Region)
Color:
Colorless to pale yellow clear thick liquid.
Consistency:
Medium
Note:
Base
Aromatic Scent:
Sandalwood Essential Oil has a rich, balsamic, sweet fragrance with delicate wood notes that add to it's reputation as a luxurious and exquisite oil
Strength of Aroma:
Medium
Blends well with:
Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Rosewood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Rose.
Cautions:
Sandalwood East Indian Essential Oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil
History:
The documented use of Sandalwood goes back 4000 years to India, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Many temples and structures were built from Sandalwood and the Egyptians used it in embalming. This practice has steadily decreased to the point where Sandalwood is now only being used for the distillation of oil. The largest reason for this is the over-harvesting of the tree coupled with the 30 year period required for the regeneration. As with all of our oils, we acquire our oils ethically from the Mysore Region. In this case it is through State sponsored auctions in India.  |
