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Essential Oil

Sandalwood

Santalum album

Indian, Ayurveda, Western aromatherapy

Gabriel Score
69/ 100Good
EvidenceLimited - traditional meditation and skin use
Conditions6 applications
How it works

Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, meditation aid, astringent

Typical Dosage

2-3 drops topically (2-5% dilution) or diffused

Used for
Anxietymeditationskin careurinary infectionsrespiratory infectionsgrounding

The Science

Active Compounds

Alpha-santalol, beta-santalol, santalenes

Evidence Base

Limited - traditional meditation and skin use69/100

Sacred oil; grounding; expensive; S. album endangered (use S. spicatum or S. austrocaledonicum); meditation

How to Use

Aromatherapy, topical (diluted), internal (traditional Ayurvedic)

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

Rare skin sensitization

Contraindications

None significant; S. album endangered (use Australian S. spicatum alternative)

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TraditionEssential Oil
EvidenceLimited - traditional meditation and skin use
Applications6
Gabriel Score69/100

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