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No. 022Botanical

Santalum album

Heartwood

Botanical

Sandalwood

White sandalwood, traditionally described in Ayurveda as cooling.

Botanical name
Santalum album
Also known as
Safed chandan
Part used
Heartwood
Evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
Body systems
Liver, Digestion

In tradition

Chandan is used for its cooling quality in digestive, urinary and skin preparations.

In research

Its alpha and beta santalols are studied for soothing and antimicrobial properties.

Strength of evidence

Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5

Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.

Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.

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