Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Sandalwood
Appearance
- 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
[edit | edit source]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.