Sandalwood is produced from the sandalwood tree and is known as Santalaceae Santalum Album. It is an evergreen tree found in the southern regions of India, Indonesia, and some parts of Australia. It can grow to a height of thirty feet and is considered to be at its peak when it reaches the age of sixty. The sweet smell of sandalwood makes it valuable in the manufacture of soaps, candles, cosmetics, drugs, incense, perfumes, and so on. It is also used in sacred ceremonies and for the purification of holy places. One amazing feature of this tree is that it transfers its scent to the ax that cuts it. Also, sandalwood has a calming effect on the body and mind. It is very useful in relieving fever and excessive sweating. It is also good for treating burns and balancing the body after overexposure to the sun. Natural medicine experts use it to treat ulcers, acne, rashes, welts, and the like. Its powder is used to smooth the skin and can be made into a paste, lotion, and soap to cleanse, soothe and hydrate aging or sensitive skin. Sandalwood incense has a wonderful aroma that is ideal for clearing the mind and awakening intelligence, making it indispensable for meditation. It relieves stress, and nervous tension calms the mind, lifts the mood, and is generally believed to increase courage, strength, purposefulness, and happiness when meditated upon. Also, sandalwood is an essential ingredient in the production of herbal soap, which is used to repair dry, damaged skin
. It is also present in herbal creams, massage oil, balm, and many other herbal products. Also interesting is that some herbal products are used to treat hot flashes, irregular. In India, sandalwood was declared a royal tree in 1792 by the Sultan of Mysore and is currently under. The landowner receives only 75% of the proceeds in exchange for planting and tending the tree to maturity. Due to the increase in demand for perfumes, cosmetics, and drugs containing sandalwood. It is illegal to export wood from India, but other products made from it can be exported.
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