Sandalwood / Chandanakattai

Sandalwood is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 4 to 9 meters. Sandalwood is the second most valuable tree in the world. The bark and roots of this tree smell good, so it is used to make perfumes. Sandalwood oil has a distinctive aroma; It is commonly used in cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, and incense. This tree is widely used in Ayurveda as it has medicinal properties in all areas like trees, bark, leaves, root, flowers, and fruits.

Health Benefits

1. Helps to control insomnia caused by stress and weakness and provide restful sleep.

2. Applying sandalwood powder on the face for 20 minutes is a good remedy for scars and wrinkles.

3. Ayurveda says that applying sandalwood powder on the eyebrows cools the nerves.

4. Ancient people believed that the power of concentration was enhanced by rubbing sandalwood on the forehead. This practice is still practiced today.

5. The use of sandalwood powder in the body lowers body temperature and cures fever.