28/05/2026
INDIAN OLD WHITE SANDALWOOD
Collectors’ Premium / Core of Tree
Limited
Available in :
8mm bracelet
10mm bracelet
6mm Mala beads
8mm Mala beads
Commonly referred to Santalum Album, especially aged or "Lao Shan" (Old Mountain) sandalwood, is considered the most precious variety among sandalwoods.
The finest specimens traditionally came from Southern India.
“Indian Old White Sandalwood" typically denotes high-quality heartwood that has been naturally aged for many years, resulting in rich oil content and a pure, soothing and comforting fragrance.
Its benefits and value are highly esteemed across traditional medicine, religious rituals, incense culture, and modern applications.
Key Benefits (based on traditional use & modern research)
Calming and Sleep Support
• The aroma of this sandalwood has a soothing effect on the central nervous system, helping to relieve anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
· Commonly used during meditation, yoga, or Zen practice to enhance focus and introspection.
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Sandalwood essential oil contains a-santalol and B-santalol, compounds known for their significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.
• In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to treat skin infections, eczema, acne, and other dermatological conditions.
Respiratory Support
• Helps clear the lungs, resolve phlegm, and soothe coughs, and discomfort in the nose and throat.
• In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sandalwood is considered warm in nature and pungent in flavor; it enters the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, and Lung meridians, promoting Qi movement and alleviating pain.
Skincare and Beauty Enhancement
• Sandalwood essential oil is a staple in premium skincare products for its ability to tighten pores, balance sebum, and fade scars.
• Offers natural moisturizing and potential anti-aging benefits.
Spiritual Elevation and Space Purification
• Revered as a "sacred wood" in Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other spiritual traditions.
• Used in offerings to deities, ancestral rites, and space purification rituals, believed to dispel negative energies and cleanse the aura.