Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Sandalwood Oil Source: Mind Body Spirit/another group... Sandalwood trees are found growing in Asia and East India. It is the aroma from the wood, not the leaves or flowers that help with healing to promote feelings of peace, serenity and ease various digestive ailments. It is an expensive oil and incense and scented candles are far more likely easier to obtain or come across. It has long thought of as an aphrodisiac and burning the wood can help create a romantic mood. sandalwood is a natural antiseptic and preservative, making it useful for soap, beauty creams and other body cleaners. Burning sandalwood incense helps release its natural antiseptic properties into the air. Sandalwood helps to stimulate the base or seventh Chakra, improving self-identity and trust. Burning sandalwood during a full moon increases spiritual vibrations in the home. Also, burning sandalwood near your door welcomes your guests and attunes them to your home's positivity, encouraging them to leave their doubts and anger outside. Write a wish on a sandalwood chip and place it in an incense burner. It will help to enhance your meditations and increase the power of your wishes. Active Ingredients Santalos - Small molecules called santalos give sandalwood its distinctive aroma. It helps kill bacteria and help with sleep as a natural sedative. Tannins - These compounds can help with stopping bleeding, prevent infections, tighten loose tissues and protect as well as heal damaged skin. Skin and Stomach Sandalwood helps stimulate the production of gastric juices, easing nausea, colic and gastritis. It also stimulates the production of urine and causes the muscles to contract, helping to flush excess liquids, like mucus and diarrhea from the body. It has antiseptic properties to help with fighting infections. Relaxation Breathing the aromatic smoke from sandlewood incense sticks can help to lift melancholy and promote restful sleep. It helps to ease aggression and irritability, promotes compassion and openness and aiding with meditation. * Particularly good for stress relief, especially when combined with lavender or bergamot. * Other Eastern woody fragrances such as cedar and frankincense add to the feelings of peace and calm that sandalwood promotes. * Sandalwood is also an aphrodisiac and can stimulate a sensual mood. Sandalwood Oil * Using a few drops in a washbasin of hot water creates a steam inhalation to ease acne and cracked or dry skin. * In a vaporizer or a bath, it will dry up the excess mucus - easing bronchitis, wet coughs, stuffy heads and diarrhea. * Mix a few drops of the oil with your body lotion to help sooth rashes and itchy skin. Burning Sandalwood during Exercises 1) Light a stick of incense when you're ready to start exercising 2) As you exercise, close your eyes and breathe in the heady aroma, letting your mind drift with the sense. 3) After a few deep breaths, imagine that rather than being in your room or gym, you're cycling along a mountain path under a warm summer sun. Imagine the aroma coming from the beautiful trees lining the path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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