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Santalum album - Sandal Wood, Chandana
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Sandalwood[1] is the name of a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use. Both the wood and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries. Consequently, species of these slow-growing trees have suffered over-harvesting in the past century.
Medicinal uses
- Sandalwood is used against the infection.
- Santalum album cures many skin diseases. This is useful in swelling or patches on skin, inflammation, itching and eczema.
- Its also used to cure acne.
- It is also used for the treatment bronchitis.
Common name
- English - Sandalwood
- Kannada - ಚಂದಲ
- Hindi - चंदन
