The sandalwood is considered by the government of India as a sacred tree and each of the specimens planted there are national property, none can be felled until it reaches 30 years or more, at which time its trunk begins to decay and announce his next death.
- Not surprisingly, its essential oil is one of the most expensive on the market because it can only be extracted from the heart of the trunk and from the roots, not from the bark as some thought, and for a trunk to be useful it must be about 6 centimeters and that takes no less than 25 years.
- Specialists ensure that sandalwood oil enriches inner strength and balances emotions. It is not in vain that an old Hindu thought advises trying to be like the sandalwood that perfumes the ax that wounds it and in terms of its benefits, it is said to be an excellent antiseptic and balsamic that participates in bronchial, urinary and digestive functions, that is why it is so useful in colds, laryngitis, cough, cystitis, kidney infections, colic, diarrhea, nausea and gastritis.
- Sandalwood is also an excellent corrector for skin conditions such as inflammation, cracks, irritation, dehydration and hence its use in the preparation of dermatological and moisturizing tonics.
- In Antiquity, the aphrodisiac virtues of sandalwood were kept secret, women perfumed their bodies with the heart of the branches to intoxicate their lovers with the peculiar aroma that resulted from the mixture of their odors and those of the female skin. Chemical studies have confirmed that the fragrance of this tree is similar to a male hormone, which explains its erotic effect.
- Sandalwood oil can then be an excellent ingredient in your massage lubricant and a perfect complement to achieve greater relaxation and leave the skin in better condition.
Massage oil
- Take a tablespoon of grape seed oil, one of sandalwood oil, a few drops of orange oil and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix all the ingredients and shake them to integrate. Before use, warm it up for a deeper effect.
- It is ideal for treating low libido, frigidity, impotence, nervousness, anxiety, dry and aging skin, and as an antiseptic.