Sandalwood Herbal Remedies

Sandalwood, which is commonly used in cosmetics and perfumes, has warming and antiseptic qualities. It was widely used in the beginning of the century in commercial cystitis and urinary infection formulas manufactured by Parke, Davis and Co. and others. Sandalwood has a taste of PUNGENT, AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.

Sandalwood Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Sandalwood Tincture2-3 droppersful

Sandalwood Reference Information

Latin NameSantalam album
Other NamesSantalwood
Part UsedHeartwood
Herb FormsEssential oil, tincture, bulk herb, powder.
AffectsUrinary system
CautionsDo not use longer than six weeks. Do not use if you have a disease involving the parenchyma of the kidney. Use sparingly as many worldwide populations have been decimated.
Botanical InfoA small tree of 20 to 30 feet from the Sandalwood family with opposite, smooth leaves, with sprays of small flowers.

Supporting Research

Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.

McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.

Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

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