Sandalwood, an integral part of India’s heritage

Sandalwood is an inseparable part of India’s rich natural heritage. Its scent wafts in the history of the country making it rich and glorious. Sandalwood finds descriptions in India’s 5,000 years old Vedic literature. This blog focuses on the importance of Sandalwood tree and its by-products.  

Sandalwood or Chandan is used in Ayurvedic treatments and home remedies for several illnesses. It cures several, skin related diseases such as, acne, inflammation and sunburns. The scent relaxes the brain and helps in sleeping disorder. And therefore, it is one of most expensive woods in the world. The fragrance of sandalwood oil is earthen and woody smell. For its cosmetic and therapeutic uses, it is a very coveted fragrance in the world from the time of its very discovery. Original sandalwood powder is both used as skin mask and for religious ceremonies.  

The international market has huge demands for Sandalwood products its heartwood is priced at about ten thousand rupees per kilo. Pure sandalwood powder is sold for 1,000 rupees for 250 grams. Sandalwood trees (Santalaum album) grow in abundance in south Indian states of in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

This sacred wood and its other products have a heavy demand in the international markets including countries such as US, Europe, China, Japan, and the US.

The cultivation requires less water and thrives in red and black soil. The trees are best grown in tropical climate with temperature varying from 12-degree Celsius to 35-degree Celsius climate. Interestingly, in 1792, in regime of Kipu Sultan, King of Mysore, Sandalwood was declared as the ‘Royal Tree’.

 You can get Sandalwood powder from local Ayurvedic stores. But you can also order Sandalwood powder online. However, you must always ensure the purity in order to obtain the maximum benefit. 
     

There are several online websites like Sambridhhi that sell online Sandalwood products such as Sandalwood essential oil, Sandalwood incense sticks, Sandalwood powder, etc. Like everyone if you too are enchanted with the woody smell of this regal tree, visit www.sambridhhi.com today and order your favourite product and soak in the earthen scent!