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Sandalwood

Urinary

Santalum album

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Sacred Indian tree with alpha-santalol essential oil used in Ayurveda for skin, urinary, and spiritual.

Active Compounds

alpha-santalolbeta-santalolsantenesantenonesesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic cooling urinary herb
Hindu sacred wood
TCM skin herb

Modern Uses

urinary antiseptic
skin care
anti-inflammatory
aromatherapy

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: essential_oil, powder, other, topical
Adult Dose: Apply diluted oil topically; traditional paste on forehead; 1-2g powder
Child Dose: Not established for internal
Preparation Notes: Paste for topical; essential oil diluted; endangered wild source.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

kidney disease (internal essential oil)
skin sensitivity

Possible Side Effects

skin sensitization
kidney irritation (internal oil)

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