Condition
Treatment Support
urinary antiseptic
Application
tincture
Sandalwood
(Santalam album)
Also know as Santalwood
Botanical Information
A small tree of 20 to 30 feet from the Sandalwood family with opposite, smooth leaves, with sprays of small flowers.
Working with Sandalwood
Part(s) Used
Heartwood
Herb Forms
Essential oil, tincture, bulk herb, powder.
Sandalwood, which is commonly used in cosmetics and perfumes, has warming and antiseptic qualities. It was widely used in the beginning of the century in commercial cystitis and urinary infection formulas manufactured by Parke, Davis and Co. and others.
Sandalwood has a taste of PUNGENT, AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Do not use longer than six weeks. Do not use if you have a disease involving the parenchyma of the kidney. Use sparingly as many worldwide populations have been decimated.
Conditions treated with Sandalwood
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
