Sandalwood Oil NHP Uses and Benefits

Sandalwood Oil Product Description

For centuries, the dry, woody aroma of the sandalwood tree had made its wood a treasured tool for religious rituals and meditation all throughout history. It was even used in ancient Egyptian embalming practices. Today, the Sandalwood essential oil distilled from the sandalwood tree is used for its precious aromatic properties and is especially useful in aromatherapy.* The rich, sweet aroma and versatility of Sandalwood oil makes it a favorite ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and soaps, as well as for a variety of personal aromatic applications.

*NPN: 80060977

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How do I use Sandalwood oil?

1. Personal Aroma: The calm, woody, slightly sweet aromatic notes of Sandalwood essential oil can play a beautiful harmony to the natural scent of your skin when you wear one drop of Sandalwood oil as a personal fragrance. It also acts as an ideal, earthy base to mix and layer with other essential oils for an utterly unique essential oil pure-fume or cologne blend.
2. Skin Mist: Add five to ten drops of Sandalwood oil to a 30 mL spray bottle with water and use to mist the face and body when in need of a light, relaxing fragrance. This option is ideal when you prefer a milder fragrance to sit on the skin, especially following your regular skincare routine.
3. Massage: The calming aroma of Sandalwood essential oil can perfectly complement soothing massage at the end of a long day. Dilute a few drops of Sandalwood oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil before rubbing on the shoulders, neck, and legs. Be sure to take deep breaths to keep the body well oxygenated and to enjoy the enriching scent of Sandalwood oil.
4. Meditation: Use the aromatic benefits of Sandalwood oil during your morning, afternoon, or evening meditation practices. Simply place a drop of Sandalwood oil in your palms and rub together. Place your hands against your chest or cup over your nose and inhale the peaceful aroma while you center your thoughts and repeat affirmations.
5. Diffusion: Sandalwood essential oil as a notably rich and relaxing aroma, making it an ideal choice for diffusion when you are striving for a peaceful atmosphere in your home. Place three to five drops of Sandalwood oil in the essential oil diffuser of your choice and run in for an uplifting mid-day aroma, or in the evening during your bedtime rituals.

Sandalwood Oil in Aromatherapy*

Sandalwood essential oil is an especially efficacious essential oil to use in practices of aromatherapy. Sandalwood oil is used in aromatherapy:

• To help relieve headaches.
• As a nervine and calmative.
• To help relieve colds and cough.
• As a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.

*NPN: 80060977

Fun Fact

The specific variety of sandalwood tree used in doTERRA Sandalwood essential oil is Indian sandalwood.

What is Sandalwood oil?

Sandalwood trees are known as highly aromatic woods that can retain their fragrance for several decades. Sandalwood oil is taken from the core of the heartwood, or the oldest, most central wood of the tree. The heartwood of the tree is typically a darker and harder wood, and is steam distilled to produce the richly aromatic Sandalwood essential oil.

What Essential Oils blend well with Sandalwood oil?

The sweet, woody notes of Sandalwood oil make it a good pairing for floral essential oils like Lavender oil, Jasmine oil, and Geranium oil. Sandalwood essential oil also blends well with citrus oils like Bergamot oil or Grapefruit oil, due to its sweet, uplifting nature, or with warm, spicy oils like Frankincense oil.

Cautions 

Not for oral use. Keep out of reach of children. External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have epilepsy or asthma, or if symptoms persist or worsen. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use this product. Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application. If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction, discontinue use. For prolonged use, consult a healthcare practitioner.