Sandalwood oil has played a role in the religious traditions of India and other Eastern countries for milenia. It is extracted through steam distillation of wood from matured sandalwood trees, 40-80 years old, with older trees yielding better oil. It is composed of two primary molecules, alpha- and beta-santalol. The Alpha-santalol molecule has been evaluated for health benefits including improving blood glucose control in mice, reducing, inflammation, and aiding the reduction of skin cancer. Amongst other uses it is employed in the treatment of: acne, dry and/or cracked skin, greasy skin, broken capillaries and makes an effective aftershave to eases aches and pains depression, insomnia, nervous tension & stress bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sore throat, laryngitis cystitis, diarrhea, nausea, and to cleanses the kidneys.
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