Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood essential oil is extracted from the santalum album trees in India. It is a very precious essential oil. The trees are originated from Mysore, India. The essential oil can only be extracted from the trees aged at least 30 t0 60 years old. The volatile oils found in the heartwood and the roots prevent the trees from decay and woodworm. The use of santalum album is very important in Ayurveda. Studies reveal that sandalwood essential oil has anti-cancer properties. Applying sandalwood essential oil topically can help preventing skin cancer and anti-virus. Studies also show that sniffing sandalwood essential oil can help to relieve, sooth and calm over-stimulated emotions. It also has the effect of motivating behavioural change of a person to be active and lively. Therefore, sandalwood essential oil is good for anti-depression and relaxation. TCM aromatherapy has identified sandalwood essential oil as an important herb for Qi management. It is suitable for Qi stagnation body type. It helps to relieve stagnant Qi at the liver meridian, balance mood fluctuation, and bring peace and harmony for body and spirit.
印度白檀精油
印度白檀精油萃取自印度白檀树santalum album，是非常珍贵的精油。原产于印度迈索而的印度白檀，树龄达30至60年才可萃取精油。树的心材和树根因为含有挥发油，所以不会腐朽或被虫蛀蚀。印度白檀在印度传统医学阿育吠陀疗法中非常重要。研究显示，白檀精油中有抗肿瘤的特性，涂抹在皮肤上可以预防皮肤癌，对抗病毒感染。也有研究显示，通过嗅吸白檀精油，可以带来舒缓、放松、镇定过亢情绪的效果。在行为层面，却可以使人更活跃和被激励。所以，白檀精油对于抗忧郁和情绪放松都有效果。中医芳疗把印度白檀精油归为理气要药，是适合气郁型体质的精油，可以疏肝行气，镇定起伏的情绪，帮助身心回归平静与和谐。
