Sandalwood (Santalum album)

This herb is an Asian therapy for heatstroke and sunstroke and for urethral inflammation in homeopathy. Preliminary data suggests it may be chemopreventive for cutaneous malignancy (57). The antiseptic and therapeutic effects result from tannins, resins, and volatile oils. Sandalwood is administered as oil. It has minimal potential for sensitization. It is contraindicated in pregnancy (3).

Updated: July 19, 2015 — 10:42 pm