Red Sandalwood Cut Herbs 1oz

Red Sandalwood Cut (Pterocarpus Santalinus) 1oz

A precious ingredient for sacred incense, Red Sandalwood promotes meditation and relaxation. The oil that is produced from the sandalwood tree was considered sacred and holy by the Egyptians as well as in the Hindu religion. The naturally intense red wood was used in centuries past to make a dye for fabrics. Red Sandalwood has little fragrance of its own, but makes a good base for natural incenses blends. Sandalwood chips also known as Pterocarpu Santalinus are obtained from the Sandalwood tree. Used in personal care items and is an important component in Ayurveda. In magic practices around love, protection, healing, spirituality, and cleansing.

Red sandalwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree with a dense canopy that thrives in poor soils but requires a sunny position and cannot tolerate frost. The tree gains most of its height in the first three years, reaching a maximum of 25-30 feet.

Red sandalwood is deemed “likely safe” taken internally or used externally in moderate amounts. However, the activity of the wood’s constituents suggest that internal use of this herb may increase the effects of diuretic drugs and medications that regulate blood sugar. Consult your health care practitioner before using this herb if you have a chronic condition or take prescription medications. Do not give to children or use while pregnant or nursing.