Indian sandalwood is a plant and an herb.
- botanical information
- part used
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- essential oil
- health care
- Ayurvedic herbalism
- external skin care
botanical information:
Botanical name: Santalum album
Common name: Indian sandalwood
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
Family: Santalaceae
from Koehler’s Medicinal-Plants 1887
part used:
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Part Used (herb): Ground wood and bark, and the essential oil. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Sun or Moon 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Incense: See incense sticks below.
Surya is a fabulous company that adheres to traditional practices in the manufacturing of their line of completely natural botanical based incense. All incense sticks are hand rolled in the women’s village of Vrindaban, India where 10% of proceeds are redirected to assist displaced widows within their community. All scents are made of 100% natural ingredients free from synthetics, and chemical additives. Comes packaged in a beautiful silk screened, tree free cotton paper package. A truly unique and exquisite item that all of us at Mountain Rose Herbs burn regularly. Choose from 10 available scents or try a sample pack to experiment with these lovely esoteric aromas.
Choose from 10 scents: Amber, Euphoria, Forest Champa, Jasmine, Maharaja, Nag Champa, Rose, Saffron Sandal, Royal Champa, Sandalwood Supreme
Each package is approximately 20g (15-25 sticks) —.Mountain Rose Herbs
Sandalwood Incense Cones: From Surya Incense come these true Sandalwood incense cones made from only the finest Mysore State India Sandalwood. Enjoy true and authentic incense burning, without that “sticky-sweet” scent that plagues most mass-market incense cones. Each package contains 12 cones —.Mountain Rose Herbs
Indian sandalwood incense is the magick incense certain days, based on planetary influences. You may want to burn Indian sandalwood incense these days. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like Indian sandalwood. The Indian sandalwood incense magick days for 2009 are: January 17, February 28, April 25, July 4, and December 19.
Solar spells: Sandalwood (as herb or essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to solar matters (healing, illumination, magickal power, physical energy, protection, success, and putting an end to legal matters). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on the Sun for a list of herbal substitutes for sandalwood.
Lunar spells: Sandalwood (as herb or essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to lunar matters (compassion, dreams, family, fertility, gardening, healing, love, peace, promoting sleep, prophecy, prophetic (or psychic) dreams), psychic awareness, sleep, and spirituality). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on the Moon for a list of herbal substitutes for sandalwood.
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
essential oil:
Essential Oil: Sandalwood essential oil can be used for both aromatherapy and magick.
Aromatherapy Uses: anxiety, burnout, depression, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, grief, happiness, insecurity, irritability, peace, stress
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
Ayurvedic herbalism:
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In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood is used to treat sexually transmitted diseases and sexual dysfunction in both sexes. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
For more information, see the article on Ayurvedic medicine.
external care:
External skin care: Sandalwood extract in Rhonda Allison Peptide Serum: “Elegant, silky blend delivers immediate firmness and suppleness. Skin will be plumper and more taut. Fine lines will diminish and skin will glow. Advanced formula is loaded with the latest “must-have” in skincare-peptides. These nutrient-rich proteins tighten and brighten, revitalize, refine, and rejuvenate. You will see the years melt away with only 30 days of daily use. Apply a few drops to cleansed and toned skin morning and night before moisturizer and sun protection.” Rhonda Allison Peptide Serum
External skin care: Sandalwood essential oil in Rhonda Allison Growth Factor Serum: “Silky everyday moisturizer with potent rejuvenating nutrients. You’ll love the silky feel of this nutrient-rich serum, for day or nighttime use. Contains a high concentration of epidermal growth factor to support tissue regeneration and cellular repair after microdermabration, AHA exfoliants, enzymes, and post-peel. Supports skin structure with antioxidants and essential oils of tangerine, lemon, rosewood, and bergamot. Apply daily to freshly cleansed skin.” Rhonda Allison Growth Factor Serum
Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: sandalwood and herbs.
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