Sandalwood

Santalum lanceolatum

Aka Northern Sandalwood, Queensland Sandalwood, Desert Peach, True Sandalwood, Sandalwood, Plumwood.

Australia has around six species of sandalwood, however only Santalum lanceolatum (also called Northern Sandalwood is widespread in Western Australia’s Kimberley region and the Pilbara region through most of the Northern Territory, through to the west and north of Queensland, western New South Wales, there are also occurrences of the tree in northern South Australia and north west Victoria.) and Santalum spicatum are sold commercially. The Northern Sandalwood shrub is found mainly on sandy soils or sandplains and grows up to 7m tall. It produces a small, edible fruit that is purplish black in colour. Sandalwood trees are a partially parasitic species in the same family as mistletoe.


Considered more ecologically responsible than traditional Indian Sandalwood, Sandalwood Santalum lanceolatum is quickly becoming a popular choice among aromatherapists and perfumers alike.


Northern Sandalwood plays a different role to traditional sandalwood oils due to its unique floral aromas. When applied directly to the skin as a perfume, it offers several different floral layers, exhibiting potential in skincare formulations and for calming notes in aromatherapy.

There is documented evidence of traditional use of Northern Sandalwood in Australia, the fruit was eaten by indigenous people, the leaves were placed on a bed to assist in rheumatic conditions, the timber may have also been use by new mothers who would crouch over the aromatic smoke of Sandalwood leaves and wood chips for a period of time. Leaves and twigs were burnt to repel insects.

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  • STUDIED PROPERTIES
  • COMMON USES

STUDIED PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE                           Dark golden Liquid
ODOUR                                    tenacious, unique, smooth sweet woody oak, balsamic, earthy,
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @25°C        0.907-0.98  
REFRACTIVE INDEX @20°C       1.433-1.584
Solubility                       Soluble in alcohol, Insoluble in water.
Flash Point                     °C >100ºC   
Note                              Base           

GENERAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Nerolidol
beta Bisabolene
epi-beta-Santalol
alpha-santalol,
lanceol,
nuciferol,
cis-beta-curcamen-12ol,
epi-alpha-bisalobol, trans-farnesol,
cis-beta-santalol,
trans-alpha-bergamotol.
santalol

COMMON USES

Skin Care Formulas, Fragrances, Creams, Lotions Serums. A Diffuser, Oil Burner, Vaporiser, Perfume Fixative Or Base, Potpourri, Massage Oil, Bath. Healing and very moisturizing to skin.  Helps in the treatment of dry, oily and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.


Benefits
relaxation, grounding, calming, improving mental clarity and stilling the mind.  Other benefits are in aiding meditation, along with antimicrobial activities. Anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, sedative, tonic     
 
Perfumery
Much sweeter and floral notes than other sandalwoods, woody base note. Add to a perfume for a Woody Base. Northern Sandalwood Oil is slightly sweeter than traditional sandalwood oils. It can be used as a base note fragrance


Blends well with. . . 
Vanilla, Jasmine, Geranium, Bergamot, As Well As Warm, Spicy Fragrances Such As Buddha Wood, Cedarwood, And Frankincense, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Sweet Fennel, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Ylang Ylang