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The benefits of sandalwood oil

old message The benefits of sandalwood oil Darrell Miller 02/28/14


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Date: February 28, 2014 10:53 PM
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What is sandalwood

sandalwoodSandalwood oil is the extract of the Santalum tree which are mainly found in India and other countries like Australia, Indonesia and South Asia. At first the tree is chopped and the resulting sap is distilled in order to harvest the oil which is then diluted to the appropriate strength which can be used in many places.

Benefits of sandalwood

The essential oil which is present in sandalwood softens the skin by increasing and restoring its ability to restore moisture which helps to reduce the irritation in the skin. The sandalwood oil is also used in many ayurvedic or natural medicines due to its highly beneficial perfume and its antimicrobial properties which helps in fighting skin infection, fungi and irritation. Being antimicrobial it can be used as an antiseptic agent which can be used for preventing injuries, boils, lesion, etc. It also reduces the chance of acne of the skin as well as helps against general problems such as ring worm and athlete's foot.

Sandalwood oil also helps in maintaining the blood pressure of a person under control. The oil contains hypotensive components which helps in regulating ones blood pressure efficiently when consumed. The oil also helps in promoting urination. The essential oil present in the sandalwood has an ability to curb down the soreness of excretory system and induce a cooling effect on it. As a result the passage of urine becomes easier and the amount and frequency of urination gets boosted.

Today sandalwood oil is not only used in soaps but also in moisture reducing talc. Bath and shower gel also includes this as it helps in moisturizing dry skin especially for the people suffering from psoriasis. Many of the skin condition, irritations and diseases can be treated with this oil. In short you can say that the oil offers a total host of benefits.



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