Sandalwood Oil: A Natural Remedy with Multiple Health Benefits

ISLAMBAD: Sandalwood oil, derived from the white sandalwood tree native to the East Indies, is one of the most powerful essential oils and has been used for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes for over four thousand years. Extracted through steam distillation, it is widely used in perfumes, skincare products, soaps, deodorants, air fresheners, and creams due to its distinctive woody aroma and medicinal properties.

Health experts highlight several benefits of sandalwood oil. It can help regulate blood pressure by improving circulation and calming the nervous system, reducing stress that contributes to high blood pressure. For muscle and joint health, the oil’s antispasmodic properties relieve cramps, reduce inflammation, and ease stiffness, making it a natural aid for fatigue and pain.

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Sandalwood oil is also valued for mental wellbeing. Traditional medicine uses it to relieve anxiety, depression, and mental tension, while improving mood, concentration, and memory. Inhaling the scent or applying it to the forehead is believed to support neural health.

Additionally, the oil acts as a natural carminative, helping to expel intestinal gas, soothe abdominal cramps, stimulate bowel function, and reduce digestive inflammation, benefiting conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and stomach ulcers.

Overall, sandalwood oil remains a cornerstone of natural therapy, appreciated for both its aromatic qualities and wide-ranging health benefits.