| Botanical Name |
Santalum album Linn. |
| Common Name |
White sandal tree |
| Family |
Santalaceae |
| Part-Used |
Heart wood |
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Description:
This is a tree grows primarily in India .
Active Compounds:
The essential oil contains high amounts of alpha-and beta-santalol. These small molecules possess antibacterial and sedative properties.
Medicinal Properties:
Intellect promoting antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, hemostatic, refrigerant, sedative, stimulant, general debility etc.
Uses:
Sandalwood is used for acute dermatitis, bronchitis, cystitis, eye diseases, gonorrhea, herpes, zoster, infection, palpitations, sunstroke, urethritis, vaginitis, psychopathic, and many more. 
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