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Santalum album - Sandal Wood, Chandana

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[[File:Sandal leaf.jpg|thumb|right|''Sandal leaf'']]
'''Sandalwood''' is the name of a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. Species of these slow-growing trees have suffered over-harvesting in the past century. This plant is belongs to Santalaceae family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Swelling}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Gastric problem}}, {{Uses|Chronic cough}}, {{Uses|Scabies}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Blood purifier}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}.
'''Sandalwood'''<ref name="Gloriosa"/> is the name =Chemical Composition==Sandal wood oil contains mixture of a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellowtwo isomers α and β-santolol (90%), α and fineβ-grainedsantalene, santalone, santanone, and unlike many other aromatic woodsisovaleraldehvde, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use. Both the wood α and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries. Consequently, species of these slowβ-growing trees have suffered over-harvesting in the past centurysantalic acids.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧ Srigandha|ml=Chandanam, Chandana-mutti|sa=Chandanam|ta=Anukkam, Asam|te=Bhadrasri|hi=Chandan|pa=Chandan|en=Sandalwood, Indian sandalwood}}<ref name="Common names"/>
== Medicinal uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
*Sandalwood is used against the infection.===Rasa===*Santalum album cures many skin diseases. This is useful in swelling or patches on skinTikta (Bitter), inflammationMadhura (Sweet)===Guna===Laghu (Light), itching and eczema.Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Sheeta (clod)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===*Its also used to cure acne.Kapha, Pitta*It is also used for the treatment bronchitis.===Prabhava===
==Common nameHabit=={{Habit|Tree}}
* '''English''' - Sandalwood==Identification==* '''Kannada''' - ಚಂದಲ ===Leaf===* '''Hindi''' - चंदन{{Leaf|Simple|Oval|The oval leaves are thin, oppositely arranged. Smooth surface is shiny and bright green, with a glaucous pale Underside}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
== References =Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow or reddish|5|The flowers and wood of sandalwood are harvested for the plant’s fragrant essential oil. Flowering season is February to October}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Simple|7–10 cm|Fruit is produced after three years||Five|Fruiting season is February to October}}
 
===Other features===
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
If you are planning for the sandalwood tree cultivation then you may require well-drained soils which have a good organic object. The red sandy loam soils are also suitable for the sandalwood tree and you get the high yield crop.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Stony hills area}}, {{Commonly seen|Stony meadows}}
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 03.jpg
Santalum album (Chandan) in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 0023.jpg
Santalum album (Chandan) in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 0025.jpg
Santalum album (Chandan) in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 0027.jpg
File:(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 02.jpg
</gallery>
 
==References==
<references>
<ref name="Gloriosachemical composition">[http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/biology/plants/sandal-wood-oil-sources-macroscopical-characters-and-uses/49822 Chemical constituents]</ref><ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 332</ref><ref name="Common names">[https://ensites.wikipediagoogle.orgcom/wikisite/Sandalwood indiannamesofplants/via-species/s/santalum-album Common names]</ref><ref name="wikipediaHow to plant/cultivate">[https://agrifarmingtips.com/sandalwood-tree-cultivation/ Cutlivation details]</ref><ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:131</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Sandalwood-Tree Santalum album on wikihow.com-how to grow sandal wood]
* [http://www.agrifarming.in/sandalwood-cultivation/ Santalum album on agrifarming.in]
* [http://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/return-of-scented-wood-48569 Santalum album on down to earth.org]
* [http://www.homeremediess.com/medicinal-plants-sandalwood-uses/ Santalum album on home remedies.com]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Repeat plant]]
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