COMMON NAME: andalwood tree
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Santalum album
FAMILY: Santalaceae
ORGIN: Southern india and southeast asia
SOIL: Grows in sandy or well drained stony red soils
HEIGHT: It can grow up to 30 feet vertically
- It has been used as an important cosmetic product. Traditionally, sandalwood is used as an anti-ageing product as it reduces wrinkles, scars, and the darkening of the skin. This is due to its toning, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory actions
- sandalwood may help in wound healing
- Eczema is a medical condition where patches of the skin become dry, scaly, red, and cause itching leading to bleeding. Sandalwood oil may be applied on the skin helps in the management of the condition due to its anti-inflammatory action
- It has been used as a remedy for a number of ailments including common cold, urinary tract infections, digestive problems