Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Sandalwood
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Santalum album flowers
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Sandalwood Essential Oil
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- Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Sandalwood oil comes from the wood of Santalum album trees. It has a woody scent. Its effects are soothing and antiseptic.
Properties
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Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Helps alleviate insomnia.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Relieves sore throat, chesty cough and laryngitis. May soothe bronchitis and asthma.