(DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THE INFORMATION BELOW SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE. SEE YOUR DR BEFORE STARTING ANY NEW REGIMEN
Herbal: Sandalwood Essential Oil
Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, calmative, diuretic, emollient, nervine, restorative, sedative, tonic
Therapeutic Uses: coughs, sore throat, heavy legs, swelling, urinary infection, cystitis, vaginal infection, scarring, insomnia, anxiety, nervous exhaustion, depression
Blends Well With: Benzoin, cardamom, chamomile, clary sage, coriander seed, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, linden, neroli, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, valerian, ylang ylang
Ways to Use Sandalwood Essential Oil
Acne: Sandalwood antiseptic properties make it an ideal oil for blemishes and speeding up the healing process. Mix 2 drops sandalwood essential oil with ½ tsp coconut oil, apply mixture to each pimple and let absorb. Repeat as needed
Acne Rosacea: Sandalwood essential oil helps reduce skin redness. Blend 2 drops sandalwood essential oil with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, massage into face.
Bronchitis: Add 3 drops sandalwood essential oil to a steam inhalation and inhale deeply OR Blend 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil, massage into chest area.
Cold Sores: Blend 1 drop of sandalwood essential oil with 1 drop of coconut oil. Apply to cold sore using a cotton swab.
Cystitis: Blend 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, add to warm sitz bath.
Diarrhea: Blend 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, massage into the abdomen in a clockwise direction.
Dry Hair: Mix 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil, massage into scalp and hair. Leave for 1 hour, rinse and condition per normal.
Dry Skin: Blend 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with1 tsp coconut oil, massage into face and neck. Repeat as needed.
Dry Cough: Blend 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil, massage into chest area. Repeat daily.
Eczema: Blend 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with1 tsp coconut oil, massage into affected areas.
Fever: Blend 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, massage into feet.
Hypertension: Blend 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with1 tsp coconut oil, massage over center of chest.
Insect Bites: Blend 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with ½ tsp coconut oil, apply on bite or sting.
Insomnia: Mix 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, massage into upper chest and back of neck.
Memory Loss: Mix 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tsp coconut oil, massage into back of neck OR diffuse 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil into an essential oil diffuser.
Muscle Cramps: Mix 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil, massage into muscles.
Scar Tissue: Blend 2 drops sandalwood essential oil with ½ tsp coconut oil, massage mixture into scar tissue.
Stress & Tension: Mix 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil with 1 tbsp coconut oil, add to a warm bath. Diffuse 3 drops sandalwood essential oil in an essential oil diffuser.
Vomiting: Blend 3 drops with 1 teaspoon carrier oil, massage into abdomen in clockwise direction.
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