Sandalwood

Santalum spicatum

Growing method: Conventional
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part of the plant: Wood
Country of Origin: Australia

Perfumery note: middle to base

Blends with: bergamot, cedar, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, orange, patchouli, rose, rosemary, ylang-ylang

Cedar has soft sweet woody aroma that is somewhat balsamic. It can be reminiscent of sandalwood

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: alpha-santalol, beta-santalol, nuciferol, epi-beta-santalol

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Can irritates skin if used in concentrations greater than 2%.

  • If there is a history of health concerns such a liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or using medication, consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using aromatherapy products.

Tisserand & Young do not indicate any specific safe concerns.

Store tightly sealed away from light and heat.

For additional information and safety recommendations, we suggest reviewing Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young ISBN: 0443062412 / 978-0443062414

CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.