Note: Base

Temperature: Cooling

Elements: Earth

Meridians: Lung, Heart, Liver, Spleen

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Clears Heat and calms the Shen
   Hot, agitated emotional states, headache, insomnia, nervous tension
   Aids meditation, prayer and spiritual practices
2. Moistens the Lungs and opens the diaphragm
   Chronic dry cough, sore throat, tonsilitis, earache, sinusitis
3. Regulates the Blood Vessels
   Varicose veins, swollen lymph nodes
4. Dried Dampness and nourishes Yin
   Dry or oily skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne

Blends with: Floral essential oils like Lavender, Jasmine, and Geranium; citrus oils like Bergamot or Grapefruit; and warm, spicy oils like Frankincense

Notes:

Human skin cells have receptors for sandalwood which has triggered research into synthetic sandalwood components in shampoo for the treatment of stress related hair loss (Jimenez et al., 2021).

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.