Sandalwood Australian Essential Oil

Sandalwood Australian Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Santalum spicatum
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Australia

Description: Extracted from plantation trees, Western Australian Sandalwood is a viable, environmentally friendly tree considered to have higher anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties This tree is parasitic, burrowing its roots into nearby trees to gain sustenance for the first seven years, leaving the other to die. To produce oil this tree must be over 30 years old, preferably around 40-50 years when it has reached its oil production peak.

Colour: Golden Brown

Consistency: Medium to Viscous

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends Well With: Sandalwood Australian Essential Oil blends very well with any top or middle note essential oils. Favorites include: Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rosewood, Patchouli, Vetiver. It is also interesting to note that blending Australian Sandalwood with Rose essential oil makes for a great aphrodisiac blend.

Aromatic Scent: Sweet, rich, woody, exotic and lingering. Oriental, luxurious, and balsamic with deep & soft aroma.

History: Some thirty species of sandalwood occur throughout Asia, Australia and the Pacific region. Six of the species are native to Australia. One species, Santalum spicatum, is presently being harvested in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The high value of the wood and the oil has led to a steady decline of native sandalwood trees and increasing efforts to establish plantations.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.

 

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