Escentia - Sandalwood West Indian Essential Oil 10ML

Sandalwood (west indian) essential oil Common name: Amyris, Sandalwood West Indian, Rosewood West Indian. Botanical (and family): Amyris balsamifera. Family Rutaceae Distribution: Haiti. Description of plant: A small tree, evergreen, with compound leaves and lovely white flowers. The bark emits a valuable resinous fluid.

Extraction: Steam distillation of pieces of wood and branches. Charactersitics: A viscous liquid of pale yellow, or brownish-yellow colour, with a faintly woody, slightly oily-sweet, balsamic note. It rapidly loses the rich, complex odour, fading to a weak, woody-balsamic note. BASE NOTE Odour effects: Calming, sedative.

Cautions: No known contra-indications other than that the aroma might not be pleasing to everybody. Main chemical constituents: Caryophyllene, cadinene - 20% Amyrolin - 1% Furfural - 9% Cadinol, balsamiol - 70% Properties and indications: MIND: Possibly effective in easing nervous tension. BODY: A soothing, sedative quality.

Could ease coughs and chest complaints. Helpful in bringing down blood pressure. Could also have an effect on urinary complaints. SKIN: May have a drying effect on the skin, and some anti-inflammatory properties. Other uses: Perfume, cosmetics, soaps and liqueurs. Blends well with: Benzoin, Clary sage, Elemi, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang.